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Perkins&Will · 3 days ago

Senior Project Architect

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a leading design firm, and they are seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead all phases of the design process. The role involves ensuring quality control, managing project documentation, and coordinating with internal and external teams to achieve project goals.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Professional LicensureArchitectural licenseAdvanced RevitBuilding codesLEED GAClient communicationConstruction contract administrationProject team managementSite analysisSpecificationsConsultant coordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Creative CloudEnvironmental Analysis softwarePhysical modeling tools

Required

10-15+ years of requisite experience

Professional Licensure

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Architectural license

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

Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project team organization and management

Consultant coordination

Client communication

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

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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