Project Architect

Farnsworth Group•Champaign, IL

2d•$88,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Project Architect to help grow our presence in the municipal, commercial, and higher education markets. In this role, you will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, manage projects from design through construction, and build strong client relationships while contributing to marketing and business development efforts. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, and be part of a rapidly growing office supported by Farnsworth Group's established national architectural practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Architecture, from an accredited program, required
Registered Architect (NCARB preferred, but not required)
10+ years of work experience in architectural design and planning within core markets
Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience
Success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships
Proficient use of Revit a plus.
Experience with Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and managerial skills

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
NCARB preferred, but not required
Proficient use of Revit a plus.
Experience with Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred

Responsibilities

Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with FGI standards
Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, structural and MEP engineering) and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.
Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support.