Senior Project Architect - Core & Shell

Perkins & Will Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Inc. in Houston seeks a Senior Project Architect to provide technical leadership and documentation coordination for complex healthcare facilities, including high-rise cores and shells. You will develop design drawings, supervise project teams, and ensure quality control across phases.

Responsibilities include directing construction documents, coordinating with engineers, and maintaining project schedules and budgets while mentoring junior staff and upholding studio standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in architectural design, documentation, and project leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of codes, specifications, and building systems.
• LEED AP certification or eligibility within 6 months of hire is preferred.
• Licensed Architect with proven project management experience.
• Proficiency with Revit and construction documentation standards.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and documentation coordination for complex healthcare projects.
• Direct production of schematics, design development and construction documents.
• Coordinate engineering systems and field observations to monitor progress.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to Perkins & Will standards.
• Engage with clients and consultants; participate in project meetings and presentations.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Collaborative work ethic

Client/stakeholder communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor or better in Architecture or related field

Architect licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Houston
1001 McKinney
Suite 1900
Houston, TX 77002, USA

Are you committed to design excellence?
Do you thrive in an environment of collaboration?
Do you have a passion for sustainability?
Do you show a high degree of creativity and entrepreneurship?

If yes, join us to change the world through design!

As a Senior Project Architect on the Perkins&Will Houston team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and documentation coordination, focused on the core and shell of complex, multi-story (including high-rise) research and clinical healthcare buildings, including development of design drawings, technical documentation, and leading project technical team scope.

DESIGN

• Responsible for the technical development of a project, working with a senior designer/design principal and project manager.
• Advanced understanding and experience in application of planning, programming and design principles and methods.
• Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.

TECHNICAL

• Makes authoritative decisions, negotiates critical issues, with a high degree of judgment in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Directs the production of schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
• Coordinates and generates construction drawings and details, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation.
• Assures execution of and assists with quality control activities for all architectural elements.
• Conducts and documents field observations to monitor progress of construction.
• Ensures tasks are completed according to the Perkins and Will standards and Project Delivery Manual.

MANAGEMENT

• Establishes architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Directs production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.
• Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides meeting notes documentation.
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants and contractors during all project phases.
• May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.
• Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years
• Advanced experience in project design, construction documentation production and construction materials
• Experienced building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Understands project management process and can apply project management software skills
• Basic Revit Knowledge
• Experience reviewing construction documentation
• Experience directing and managing junior staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire
• Licensure

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

The safety of all employees is a priority during COVID and we presently require everyone to be fully vaccinated to enter our studio or attend in person client meetings or visit job sites. No waiver of requirement that the position advertised includes the capacity to be present in the studio is expressly or implicitly waived.

Education

Bachelor or better in Architecture or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Architect

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