Project Architect - Healthcare - Knoxville

Smith•Knoxville, TN

25d

About The Position

The Architect III serves as Project Architect and applies advanced architectural knowledge and techniques to a diverse range of complex assignments. The role is responsible for designs, finished plans, specifications, material approvals, and coordination through construction. It provides architectural consultation for large, complex projects and may assume the Project Manager role as needed. The Project Architect works with clients and user groups to develop programming studies and schematic design concepts; collaborates with engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients; and guides design team members. The position also supports project proposals, budgets, schedules, and workforce projections; manages client relationships; and helps ensure projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards. Construction and production work includes preparing construction documents, revisions, addenda, and specifications; conducting code research and agency reviews; reviewing shop drawings and submittals; responding to RFIs; and performing construction administration, including project communications and records, contractor payment review and certification, and change orders. The role may also support business development and perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent.
Registered as a licensed architect.
Eight years of combined experience as an intern architect and/or architect.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals.
Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively and confidently amid competing priorities.
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to provide clear direction.
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Master of Architecture.
Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Planifi Project Analyzer.
Experience with Microsoft Project.
Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu.
Experience with Autodesk Revit.
Additional relevant certifications indicating expertise in areas such as construction administration, interior design, or LEED/Green Globes/sustainability.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Architect and take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, material approvals, and construction.
Apply advanced architectural principles and practices across a broad range of assignments and related fields.
Work independently on architectural methods and complex assignments, modifying or extending established theories, precepts, and practices as appropriate.
Assist with budget management and prepare design presentation materials.
Work directly with clients and user groups to develop schematic design concepts and programming studies.
Observe architectural features of structures in the field.
Provide professional architectural consultation for planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
Write specifications as assigned.
Conduct code research and analysis and review requirements with agencies for approval.
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
Assume the Project Manager role as necessary.
Prepare project proposals, design team budgets, schedules, and workforce projections.
Supervise and guide design team members as necessary, including providing direction on objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Ensure projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
Manage and nurture client relationships.
Perform construction administration, including facilitating project communications, maintaining project records, reviewing and certifying amounts due to contractors, and preparing change orders.
Provide architectural production support as required.
Produce work involving complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
Review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs.
Produce construction documents, revisions, and addenda.
Support business development activities as necessary.
Perform other duties as directed.