Project Architect/Technical Lead

Perkins Eastman; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Room to grow professionally

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Boston is seeking a Project Architect to lead the technical development of academic and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a degree in architecture, and strong skills in REVIT and project management. Responsibilities include advancing design solutions, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with building codes. The firm promotes hybrid working, allowing flexibility for employees' needs and offers professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in Project Architecture preferred.
• Experience managing documentation coordination with project consultants.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and REVIT.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advance design and technical solutions in all project phases.
• Collaborate to meet design objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop resilient projects aligned with client goals.
• Lead consultant coordination and documentation efforts.

Skills

Leadership in technical development

Collaboration with engineers and builders

Construction techniques knowledge

Proficiency with REVIT

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Adobe

Bluebeam

Newforma

Procore

Job description

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our 50-person Boston office. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to with a combination of design and technical talent to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.

The ideal candidate will be excited about leading the technical development of projects and will bring experience with academic projects from PreK through higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all project phases.
• Collaborate on solutions to meet design objectives and code/regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals
• Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
• Oversee and lead consultant coordination and documentation efforts
• Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
• Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
• Provide technical continuity through bidding, construction and close-out.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
• 8+ years' experience preferred.
• Experience in academic and residential preferred.
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants.
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards.
• Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-appropriate documentation.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills - working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word & Excel, REVIT, Adobe, & Bluebeam is required.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins is preferred.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations.
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software is required (training available).

What we offer you

• 401k Options
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• Room to grow professionally

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. In-person work 4 days/week preferred.

Salary Range

Perkins Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.