Project Architect - Healthcare

Perkins Will • Coral Gables, FL

73d

About The Position

The Project Architect is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of technical documentation, which includes interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments. This role involves working closely with designers to ensure the coordination of design development and construction documents, while also responding to the technical implications of design decisions. The Project Architect facilitates the firm's goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability, directing the production of schematic, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with Project Managers. The position requires maintaining awareness of evolving building technology and systems, coordinating engineering systems relevant to projects, and ensuring quality control and completion of project documentation.

Requirements

• Professional degree in architecture.
• 8-10 years of experience in healthcare design.
• Licensure as an architect in the US.
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production, and construction materials.
• Familiar with building codes, specifications, building, and engineering systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including client presentation skills.
• Strong passion for working relationships with clients and consultants, building relationships, and expanding the practice.
• Ability to apply Revit and interpret and review Revit drawings.

Responsibilities

• Works in tandem with designers to coordinate design development and construction documents.
• Responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
• Directs production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans, and details, ensuring quality control and completion.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples, and CD for conformance with design.
• Conducts and documents field observations to monitor the progress of construction.
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI's, RFP's, change orders, etc.).
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Ensures tasks are completed according to the Perkins&Will standards.
• May establish architectural budgets, task schedules, and other components of the project work plan with the Project Managers.
• Directs or coordinates the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides documentation in collaboration with the Project Managers.
• May participate in marketing and client presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees