Project Architect - Higher Education & Commercial

TESSERE, INC•Kansas City, MO

107d

About The Position

TESSERE has an opportunity for a licensed project architect to take responsibility for the production of the construction drawings and specifications for a project and varying levels of responsibilities for design and construction administration. This position will be engaged in training, mentoring and supervising less experienced design professionals through technical challenges and in managing their time and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget. The work is fast-paced and requires daily interaction with client representatives, code officials and external project partners. Travel will be required for site analysis, documentation and assessment of existing conditions, and construction administration as needed. This position will contribute to QAQC and stamp drawings and will report to a division level senior project manager.

Requirements

7 or more years of professional experience.
Licensed NCARB certified architect.
Client management experience required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
Experienced Revit user.

Nice To Haves

Multi-state experience preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Meet directly with clients, analyze the client’s goals, and conceive and develop solutions to those goals within the community and regulatory parameters.
Plan the project budget, milestones, and schedule and track project performance accordingly.
Initiate and create schematic designs and plans with responsibility for the preparation of drawings.
Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
Direct and coordinate with the engineering disciplines and third-party equipment vendors, reviewing construction documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
Write/edit owner provided architectural specifications.
Plan, initiate, and run project meetings, setting agendas, and issuing meeting minutes.
Ensure code and accessibility compliance utilizing several competing and often conflicting building, life safety, health, and accessibility codes.
Coordinates addendum, ASI, RFIs, WCPRs and Change Orders and is responsible to incorporate agreed upon changes into the project documents.
Execute construction administration utilizing owner provided web-based workspace.
Analyze and negotiate pay applications and change orders.
Report project completion for billing, approve invoices, and lead any necessary collections activities.
Provide supervision and guidance to others assigned to facilitate the delivery of a project.