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Perkins&Will · 2 days ago

Project Architect

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a leading design firm, and they are seeking a Project Architect to contribute to the overall success of design projects. The role involves managing project documentation, ensuring quality control, coordinating with internal and external teams, and leading construction contract administration.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team 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

Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications

Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability

Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase

Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards

Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants

Communicates with clients related to project technical matters

Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction

Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout

Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work

Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews

Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups

Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance

Mentors staff

Qualification

Professional LicensureArchitectural licenseAdvanced RevitConstruction contract administrationLEED GABuilding codesClient communicationEnvironmental Analysis softwareMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative CloudPhysical modeling toolsConsultant coordinationTeam management

Required

Professional Licensure: Required

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years

Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project team organization and management

Consultant coordination

Construction techniques, system assemblies and material selection

Client communication

Advanced Revit

Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting

Microsoft Office and 365

Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)

Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay

Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting

Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

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

Architectural license

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

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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