Project Architect - Commercial - Augusta

Smith • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Architect III serves as Project Architect and applies advanced architectural principles and practices to a broad range of assignments and related fields. The role is responsible for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction, and may independently address complex architectural methods and modify or extend established theories, precepts, and practices.

The position develops design presentation materials, works directly with clients and user groups on schematic design concepts and programming studies, and provides professional architectural consultation for the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects. It collaborates with engineers, consultants, contractors, clients, and agencies; conducts code research and analysis; and ensures projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.

The Architect III may assume project manager responsibilities, including preparing proposals, design-team budgets, schedules, and workforce projections; assisting with budget management; supervising and guiding team members; and managing client relationships. Construction administration duties include facilitating communications, maintaining project records, reviewing and certifying contractor amounts due, preparing change orders, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, and producing construction documents, revisions, and addenda. The role also provides architectural production support, supports business development as needed, and performs other duties as directed.

The work includes office duties and occasional construction-site visits, where hazardous conditions and loud noise may be present. The office environment is described as generally free of hazardous conditions with moderate noise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent.
• 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 demonstrating 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, and approval of materials and construction.
• Apply advanced architectural knowledge and techniques to a broad range of assignments, including complex work involving conflicting design requirements, unsuitable conventional materials, or difficult coordination.
• Prepare design presentation materials and develop schematic design concepts and programming studies with clients and user groups.
• 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 findings with agencies for approval.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Assume the Project Manager role as necessary, including preparing proposals, design-team budgets, schedules, and workforce projections.
• Assist with budget management.
• Supervise and guide design team members as necessary, providing direction on objectives, critical issues, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior