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McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture · 1 month ago

Project Architect / Project Manager - Civic - Auburn

Opelika, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eleven studios located in the southeast. They are seeking a creative, innovative and talented Project Architect / Project Manager to join their Civic Team, responsible for managing project efforts, client relations, and overseeing the execution of various architectural projects.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide limited, high level, production supervision as necessary for work involving a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements

Assist Project Manager with all aspects of multiple small to large-scale projects

Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects

Serve as primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction

Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs, project communications and documentation, office administrative tasks, and project team assignments

Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals

Supervise the preparation and check the accuracy of contract documents

Incorporate applicable codes, construction techniques, and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines

Supervise and/or perform site observations, such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress

Handle problems and questions as they occur during construction. Maintain responsibility for project cost control

Responsible for external communications such as making telephone calls and preparing correspondence to clients, officials, and contractors as required by various projects

Write reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports, and recommendations

Supervise and perform building code reviews and prepare applications

Responsible for major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements, and detailing of materials

Document the progression of a routine project through correspondence, memos, etc. Follow routine projects through approvals and construction. Initiate contact with client and town officials

Exercise professional judgment in areas of contractual liability

Make public presentations

Be a thought leader

Qualification

Licensed ArchitectRevitBuilding Codes KnowledgeProject ManagementEstimating Project NeedsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteLeadership SkillsCultural AwarenessTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Registered as a licensed architect

8-12 years of experience as an architect

Experience leading a project team

Knowledge of estimating project needs and capable of translating them into budget hours/costs

Ability to monitor the budget of a task or series of tasks and make necessary adjustments to keep on budget

Capable of providing leadership to a team that is performing a sequence of tasks

Ability to instill motivation to in the team to meet projected milestones and capable of adjusting the procedures to keep the progress on target

Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, and Bluebeam

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite and Newforma software

Excellent grasp of building technology fundamentals

Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends

Excellent time management skills

Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities

Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to provide clear direction

Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Preferred

Master of Architecture

Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer

Experience with Microsoft Project

Additional relevant certifications indicating additional expertise such as for construction administration, interior design, LEED/Green Globes sustainability