Senior Project Architect: Design Lead & Client Coordinator

Perkins&Will

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

29 hours ago
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Job summary

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead all design phases, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and ensure quality documentation and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes client communication, project financial awareness, and mentoring staff within a high-performance design practice.

You will drive technical decisions, supervise QA/QC, and contribute to marketing efforts while advancing living design and sustainable strategies on diverse

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
  • Architectural license required.
  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
  • Professional accreditation in Living Design of interest optional.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of the design process to meet firm and project goals and standards.
  • Respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
  • Lead and participate in project documentation development and deliverables.
  • Oversee Quality Control reviews for conformance with standards and design intent.
  • Direct project Quality Assurance and adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
  • Coordinate effectively among internal disciplines and external consultants.
  • Communicate with clients on project technical matters.
  • Oversee regulatory reviews and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Ensure efficiency of construction contract administration responsibilities.
  • Maintain awareness of building tech and engineering systems relevant to project work.
  • Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposals and interviews.
  • Lead design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, decision making and collaboration.
  • Mentor staff and oversee assignments.

Skills

Building codes & zoning
Site analysis
Preliminary design
Contract documents
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project team management
Consultant coordination
Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture
Architectural license
LEED GA
LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / ILFI Living Future

Tools

Revit
Rhino/Grasshopper
Microsoft Office 365
Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Photoshop)
Enscape/Lumion/VRay
3D printing/laser cutting
Pollination/Ladybug/ Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead all design phases, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and ensure quality documentation and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes client communication, project financial awareness, and mentoring staff within a high-performance design practice.

You will drive technical decisions, supervise QA/QC, and contribute to marketing efforts while advancing living design and sustainable strategies on diverse

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