Project Architect/ Project Technical Designer

Vocon Design•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Project Technical/ Project Architect acts functioning as Technical Lead for projects. Responsible for owning the technical execution of assigned interior architecture projects as a core member of the project leadership team. Fundamental competency in Project Architect/ Project Technical job category.

Requirements

Fundamental competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for an interior architecture job category.
Specialized strength in technical execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior architecture (with optional experience in interior design).
Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
Ability to communicate technical and integration issues and direction quickly.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff.
Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in all phases of interior design, architecture and engineering, including substantial and varied experience in project planning.
Experience in all project phases, from strategic planning and programming through construction and post occupancy phases.
Experience in construction document preparation and field operations.
Knowledge of building materials, building codes, specifications, construction techniques, interior and/or architectural detailing.
Experience with building codes, ADA requirements, zoning and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes.
Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to coordinate work.
Competent in business writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in REVIT, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
Possess BIM modeling skills.
Professional degree in architecture from an accredited university.
Design professional with (typically) eight plus years of experience in commercial interior architecture (with optional experience in interior design).

Responsibilities

Leading and owning the technical execution of small and medium sized projects of limited complexity.
Actively and regularly partnering with design and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
Participating as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, supporting design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of documentation, overseeing construction administration services and coordinating with outside consultants.
Specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions.
Ensuring the production of construction documents are in concert with design intent.
Conducting code analyses and acting as a point of contact with jurisdictions.
Performing submittal reviews during construction, maintain RFI and submittal logs.
Assisting in managing client expectations.
Coordinating communication between project team, sub-contractors and other disciplines.
Conducting on-site observations and preparing architect’s field reports.
Document coordination and design detailing.
Coordinating project teams and team assignments to complete interior design and/or architectural projects.
Using advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices.
Performing work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.