Project Architect

Perkins&Will•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Architect for its growing Denver Studio. The role supports the Sports, Recreation & Entertainment, Science & Technology, or Healthcare practice areas. The Project Architect contributes to project success by understanding the design process and project complexities, responding to technical and financial considerations, coordinating documentation and deliverables, and maintaining quality and alignment with firm standards and project design intent. The position leads coordination across internal disciplines and external consultants, communicates with clients on technical matters, administers regulatory reviews and submissions, and leads construction contract administration. The Project Architect also contributes to marketing pursuits and design reviews, collaborates to support strong team performance, and mentors staff. Perkins&Will describes its work as incorporating living design and provides a hybrid/flexible work environment. Applicants should submit a resume, salary requirements, and a compact representative work sample, including a sample set. Applications without a portfolio or work sample will not be considered. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 6 MB.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience.
Professional architectural licensure.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within six months of hire.
Advanced Revit proficiency.
Proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; construction techniques, system assemblies, and material selection; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; and client communication.
Include a resume, salary requirements, and a compact representative sample of work with a sample set in the application; applications without a portfolio or work sample will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
Experience or proficiency with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Experience or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and 365.
Experience or proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign and Photoshop presentation skills.
Experience or proficiency with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay.
Experience or proficiency with physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Experience or proficiency with environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.

Responsibilities

Contribute proactively to project success 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 and production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Review deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and project design intent, with attention to quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructibility.
Address Quality Control review comments at each phase.
Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Lead coordination among internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients regarding project technical matters.
Administer building code, accessibility, and zoning reviews, and coordinate submissions with authorities having jurisdiction.
Lead construction contract administration, including submittal and 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.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Use effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration to inspire high team performance.
Mentor staff.