Project Architect

Goodwyn Mills Cawood•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an experienced Project Architect for its Birmingham office. The Project Architect serves as a licensed professional overseeing projects and managing project team members and consultants. The role may include conceptual design, planning, programming, and substantial contractor communication, as well as responsibility for technical work, scheduling, budget management, and project communication across project phases. The position involves working on larger, more complex projects; providing architectural consultation; independently applying advanced architectural concepts; and developing design solutions that meet client needs. The Project Architect also leads and guides less experienced staff, collaborates with architects and consultants, coordinates technical solutions and product strategies with the Department Head, and participates in quality assurance and quality control. This is primarily an office-based role in GMC’s Birmingham office, with field visits and travel of up to 20% for project sites, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities. Fieldwork may involve variable weather, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate. The work also includes desk and computer work, occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Certification as a licensed professional is required.
Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to share experience with others.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Desire to contribute beyond an individual project.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of relevant post-graduation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of architecture and serve as a subject matter expert on architectural processes, procedures, and technology.
Oversee projects of larger scale and complexity, including leadership of lower-level staff.
Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
Complete technical design aspects of major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendations for design solutions that meet client needs.
Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs and carry out complex or novel assignments requiring new or improved techniques and procedures.
Guide less experienced architects and lead or manage lower-level staff on technical work.
Participate in conceptual design and support projects through their full lifecycle.
Liaise with other architects, consultants, contractors, and clients as appropriate.
Develop and represent the lead technical viewpoint on projects.
Coordinate technical solutions and product strategies with the Department Head.
Perform quality assurance and quality control.
Assist with reviewing and defining scope-of-work issues with consultants and contractors.
Prepare reports and technical memorandums and partner with Architecture leaders to finalize project products.
Provide input to improve project delivery processes and standards.
Manage project technical work, scheduling, budget, and communication, as applicable.
Travel for project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities.