architect

Full-time Architect II to participate on various projects through all phases of design

and construction. An employee in this role should be a creative, self-motivated

design professional who is able to utilize current technologies to achieve design

excellence. This position reports to the Senior Architect, Team Lead.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate as part of a team and work on a wide range of projects through all phases of design and construction
• Lead the design and/or serve as the project manager for medium-to-large-sized projects of various complexities
• Lead and be responsible for specific technical design aspects (drawings, documents and specifications) of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that meet client needs
• Assist in the creation of project fee proposals, in collaboration with the Contracts Manager
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of projects
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
• Lead communication efforts between internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants and contractors
• Use project checklists and HHA established standards during all project phases
• Lead the project team to the timely completion of all project deadlines, including budget compliance
• Attend and lead project meetings and site visits; responsible for meeting minutes and reports detailing observations
• Review completed plans, reports, estimates and calculations from consultants and internal project team prior to review by Senior Architect(s)
• Oversee the creation of project renderings and graphic representations for review by the Director of Design and presented directly to the client
• Be a resource to Architect I’s and all architectural staff
• Help to maintain project information within HHA established technologies (i.e. Deltek Vantagepoint), approve project time and invoices, and update schedules weekly
• Assist in the pursuit of new projects, including attending interviews and reviewing project proposals
• Apply advanced architectural concepts and designs to assigned projects
• Anticipated billable performance: 90%

Skills

• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization and graphic software; REVIT strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and BIM360
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, specifications and building codes
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Qualifications

• Professional Degree in Architecture and licensure required
• 3+ years of experience