Project Architect - Interiors
About The Position
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is looking for a Project Architect - Interiors to join our Corporate, Commercial and Civic Interior Design team.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
- Architectural Registration required.
- Ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
- Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.
- Proficient with Revit and SketchUp.
- Experience writing specifications.
- Experience leading other architects and project teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
- Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- LEED AP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the CCC Interior Design Studio in technical development and oversight working closely with interior designers, design architects, technical architects and owners in development of documentation for owner approval and permitting.
- Supervise, prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages per SmithGroup standards with a focus on life safety and technical detailing for multiple small to medium-scale Interior Design projects.
- Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
- Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
- Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients.
- Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
- Conduct quality control review of projects and enforce guidelines.
- Seal and sign construction documents.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- a hybrid work environment
- 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
- 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellbeing resources
- paid parental leave
- a flex spending account
- voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- tuition reimbursement program
- one-on-one career coaching
- professional development opportunities
- performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
