Project Architect - Land Development

Westwood Professional Services•Roanoke, VA

11h

About The Position

Project Architect - Land Development Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect to join our Land Development team in our Roanoke, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Project Architect researches, plans, designs and administers building projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The candidate should be a self-starter, driven, high performer with good communication skills. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures, styles of design, and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communication, specifications and drawings
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other discipline specific software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
Valid Virginia drivers license and a satisfactory driving record
Bachelors degree from a five-year college or university
Architectural license in Virginia and current NCARB record which must be maintained on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

Consults with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
Visits project site to become familiar with existing conditions
Prepares fee proposals and time, cost and staffing budgets for project for Department Head approval
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Plans layout of project and integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval
Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contract
Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
Prepares studies and reports
Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment
Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents
Resolves client problems and complaints and provides technical advice to project staff
Performs final quality assurance/buildability review of project documents
Signs and seals project documents prepared under his supervision
Understands and obeys site safety requirements for construction sites