Architect II

• Focus on client satisfaction and create opportunities to provide clients with additional future project-related services
• Keep managers informed of progress or need for assistance
• Track and assist Project Manager with the documentation of changes in scope and/or additional services.
• Lead in organizing the drawing and BIM efforts
• Lead, coordinate and monitor the activities of project personnel, ensuring individual job assignments are achieved in support of project requirements
• Lead consultants, contractors, and owners in a proactive integrated project-delivery process throughout all project phases, including design, construction, and post-occupancy to achieve client, project, and internal office goals
• Attend internal and external meetings with consultants, clients, agencies and others and prepare meeting notes for distribution
• Lead and coordinate the work of consultants for small to mid-size project, under $10,000,000.00 in construction cost
• Execute project code reviews
• Develop drawing sets using current HAA and AIA standards; must be able to compile a set of construction documents from start to finish in Revit
• Maintain awareness of scope, schedule, budget, and status of all assigned projects
• Allocate and monitor level of effort for phases and tasks to assure compliance with budgets, fees and schedules
• Develop and maintain client confidence in HAA by maintaining a high level of professionalism, accountability, and performance
• Conduct architectural studies, develop design concepts and design criteria, and prepare reports, calculations, and detailed design and construction documents
• Conduct preliminary field surveys, develop designs and drafts
• Participate in the presentation of plans and documents to authorities for land use, zoning, and permit approvals
• Observe construction projects while in-progress and upon completion for adherence to plans and specifications; advise contractors on the interpretation of the plans and specifications
• Prepare material, write construction specifications, and prepare detailed construction documents
• Follow established standards for project production and review
• Ensure quality assurance program is initiated and adhered to through the life of the project
• Collaborate with or serve as the project designer for projects
• Work with team members to maintain and improve BIM practices

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and sustainability
• Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry and trade magazines
• Entitlements and permitting experience
• Knowledge of integrated design and LEED guidelines; LEED accreditation preferred
• Strong organization, communication, technical, and graphic skills
• Proficient in Revit, Newforma, and Microsoft Office
• Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, meet deadlines, and have strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, and material application
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Available for limited travel, overtime, and weekend work as required to meet training and project requirements/deadlines
• Ability to understand clients’ needs and expectations on projects (budget limitations, design needs, schedule impacts, etc.)
• Experience in construction document development

• Knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems relating to design, performance and building costs; international experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state building codes and zoning ordinances; international experience preferred

• Professional degree from a school accredited by the NCARB
• Architectural license
• Eight or more years of experience with architectural design, contract documents and construction administration including four years in a project leadership role.

Hamilton Anderson Associates