Project Architect - Public|Corporate

• Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides major input in developing a design and building performance strategy, effectively conveying this to assigned team members when appropriate.
• Provides technical design input and support for the development of the entire design concept. Responsible for a project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with a Senior Designer and Project Manager.
• Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions.
• Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated and support the design concept and performance goals of the project.
• Contributes to the preparation of design documents and leads the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation.
• Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction document drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent.
• Reviews and aides coordination of project documents with relevant Building Codes, City Planning/Zoning ordinances and similar requirements for Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and Construction Documents for conformance with design.
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed architect in California
• 5-7 years of experience working on small- to large-scale project types
• Experience with TI and core and shell
• Strong graphic skills
• Revit knowledge and experience required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software as well as expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products is needed
• Ability to travel to job sites

• Experience in creative workplace and technical lab projects is preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred

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