Established Small Architect company seeking a Project Architect to lead multiple residential and commercial projects simultaneously. This is a position that offers the opportunity for growth, as the firm itself grows in years to come. If you are looking for greater involvement and the opportunity to carry out projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality of design and execution, this may be the right position for you.
Candidates should work closely with the project design team and client team in each phase of the project delivery process. Contribute to all aspects and phases of the architectural design process. Assist in creating project schedules and budgets. Attend project meetings. Collaborate with a wide range of project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and design team consultants. Maintain and organize project files. Travel to and from project and client meetings as necessary.
Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, planning, concept development, restoration, alteration, extension, and implementation of creative, functional, and sustainable building designs and/or construction of projects. Tasks may include assisting with conceptually visualizing projects, preparing drawings, specifications, budgets, and construction documents, and managing client relationships. Generates accurate and concise drawings, blueprints, renderings, and documentation regarding material, installations, feasibility, and construction technology specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural integrity, and occupancy.
Your Impact
Assist with the preparation of detailed drawings showing both the external and internal appearance and structure of building projects.
Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, environmental data, historical use, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform professional architectural work and assist with conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of occupants and end-users; incorporating future-ready solutions with architectural design standards.
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out structure installations, establishing reference points to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, establishing project timelines, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Verify the characteristics of a site and structure, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, artistic sketches, renderings, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations, and documentation.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address timeline, design, and/or construction issues, problems, and opportunities.
Conduct research to gain further information on a particular design and construction issue and to assess feasibility, environmental impact, and action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, subcontractors, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and privately funded building, infrastructure, and development projects.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Qualifications:
2 – 3 years of experience in architectural design or equivalent educational experience.
A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, or closely related discipline
Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues
Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design
Knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Proficient creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Sketchup is required.
Ability to perform field surveys.
Written and oral communication skills required for client interaction and architectural directives.
Experience in commercial projects and/or interior design is preferred.
Direct experience in the construction field is preferred.
Registration desired.
Honest, dependable and strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
As a small organization, we work closely as a team, have a diversified workflow, and offer a flexible work environment.
Qualified and interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and work samples.