Senior Project Architect

Perkins & Will Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Architect in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in design processes, Revit, and project management. This role requires collaboration on project documentation and communication with clients. Responsibilities include quality assurance, team mentoring, and ensuring adherence to project goals. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in architecture, an architectural license, and LEED GA certification within six months of hiring.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Accreditation in Living Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process.
• Oversee project documentation and compliance.
• Manage quality assurance and client communications.

Skills

Design process management

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Quality control

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

Architectural license

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Visualization tools

Environmental Analysis software

Job description

Perkins&Will Charlotte studio is looking for a Senior Project Architect with 12+ years of experience and sound business acumen to join our growing practice! We are looking for someone who is a champion of the design process, technically excellent, with Revit and 3D software expertise and with design build experience. This technical leader will collaborate with and lead the consultant and project teams to successful outcomes for our clients.

Job Description

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 12+ years

Professional Licensure: Required

Common and Baseline Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
• Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensures effective and efficient of team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studiesContract documents
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project team organization and management
• Consultant coordination
• Client communication

Software

• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
• Microsoft Office Suite and 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

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