Project Architect - Community

TESSERE, INC•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TESSERE is seeking a licensed project architect to oversee the production of construction drawings and specifications for projects, with varying levels of involvement in design and construction administration. This role includes training, mentoring, and supervising less experienced design professionals, guiding them through technical challenges, and managing their time and resources to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The position is fast-paced, requiring daily interaction with clients, code officials, and external partners. Travel is necessary for site analysis, documentation, existing condition assessments, and construction administration. The Project Architect will also contribute to QAQC, stamp drawings, and report to a division-level senior project manager.

Requirements

7 or more years of professional experience.
Licensed NCARB certified architect.
Client management experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
Experienced Revit user.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet directly with clients, analyze the client’s goals, and conceive and develop solutions to those goals within the community and regulatory parameters.
Plan the project budget, milestones, and schedule and track project performance accordingly.
Initiate and create schematic designs and plans with responsibility for the preparation of drawings.
Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
Direct and coordinate with the engineering disciplines and third-party equipment vendors, reviewing construction documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
Write/edit owner provided architectural specifications.
Plan, initiate, and run project meetings, setting agendas, and issuing meeting minutes.
Ensure code and accessibility compliance utilizing several competing and often conflicting building, life safety, health, and accessibility codes.
Coordinates addendum, ASI, RFIs, WCPRs and Change Orders and is responsible to incorporate agreed upon changes into the project documents.
Execute construction administration utilizing owner provided web-based workspace.
Analyze and negotiate pay applications and change orders.
Report project completion for billing, approve invoices, and lead any necessary collections activities.
Provide supervision and guidance to others assigned to facilitate the delivery of a project.