Senior Project Architect - Concept to Construction

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture in Greenville, SC seeks an Architect IV to exercise independent judgment from conceptual design through construction administration on a variety of projects. You will work with project managers, develop schematic concepts, produce construction documents, and coordinate with engineers, consultants, and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent, licensure, six years of experience, strong CAD, Revit, Adobe, and Microsoft Office skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or BA/BS in Architecture required.
• Licensed architect with six years of combined intern/architect experience.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software and Revit.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Independently solve problems as encountered.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues and supervisory approval on proposed projects plans.
• Work individually with project manager in developing, planning, and creative-design concepts of a project.
• Assist with budget management.
• Prepare design presentation materials.
• Work directly with client and/or user group to develop schematic design concepts and programming studies.
• Observe architectural features of structures in the field.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
• Independently make decisions on significant architectural design problems and methods.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures for both projects and practice.
• Initiate and create conceptual designs and plans of projects with responsibility for preparation of schematic design drawings, design development, and construction documents.
• Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.
• Write specifications as assigned.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce construction documents.
• Conduct code research and analysis and review with various agencies for approval.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.
• Perform construction administration to include revisions, addenda, facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
• Prepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projections.
• Prepare and review consultant proposals.
• Supervise design team members as necessary.
• Support business development activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture in Greenville, SC seeks an Architect IV to exercise independent judgment from conceptual design through construction administration on a variety of projects. You will work with project managers, develop schematic concepts, produce construction documents, and coordinate with engineers, consultants, and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent, licensure, six years of experience, strong CAD, Revit, Adobe, and Microsoft Office skills,