McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture · 1 month ago
Project Architect- Higher Education - Charlotte
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 and talented Project Architect to join their Higher Education Team in Charlotte, NC, where the role involves providing architectural consultation, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Provide production support
Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs
Produce construction documents, revisions, and addenda
Take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction
Assist with budget management
Prepare design presentation materials
Work directly with client and/or user group to develop schematic design concepts and programming studies
Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects
Write specifications as assigned
Conduct code research and analysis and review with various agencies for approval
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and/or clients
Assume project manager role as necessary
Prepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projections
Supervise and provide guidance regarding overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Ensure that the project meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards
Manage and nurture the client relationship
Supervise design team members as necessary
Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders
Support business development activities as necessary
Perform other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years combined experience as an intern architect and/or architect
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
Proficiency in Revit
Experience with Newforma Project Center
Experience with Newforma Project Analyzer (Planifi)
Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
Firm 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
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to provide clear direction
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
Preferred
Registered as a licensed architect preferred, but not required
Company
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, planning and designing services.
Funding
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