Architect - Public Safety (10-15 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.•Conshohocken, PA

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About The Position

Our Conshohocken PA office is looking for a strong Project Manager (Architect II) to join the Public Safety Market Sector. SCHRADERGROUP A Hord Coplan Macht Studio is a nationally recognized leader in the planning and design of public safety facilities since 2004. Our work reflects a deep understanding of the operational, technical, and human needs of EOC and E911 facilities, law enforcement, fire stations, EMS stations, emergency management facilities, and municipal complexes. Each project we undertake is tailored to support the mission of its users’ prioritizing security, efficiency, functionality, and community connection. We believe there is no substitute for expertise in this highly specialized field. Our team has extensive experience developing public safety environments that balance complex programming requirements with inspired practical design. The result is dynamic, high-performing spaces that support first responders, promote wellness, and serve the public effectively, all delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in the Architectural field
License required
Experience in Public Safety Projects including Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Communication Centers (E911) preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams
Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills
Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination
Strong Revit skills
Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations

Nice To Haves

LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus

Responsibilities

Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate
Contributes to 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 Senior Designer
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 detailed development of construction documents during all project phases
Delivers complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation
Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s 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 require