Project Architect - K-12 Education Design
About The Position
Renaissance Architecture is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Project Architect to help establish and grow a team in Oklahoma City. The role offers the opportunity to help lead and mentor emerging talent and contribute to K-12 educational environments. The Project Architect participates in all phases of design, establishes design parameters and evaluates building-system options, and helps ensure projects meet schedules and budgets. The position also involves coordinating with external consultants, performing construction administration, observing construction work, and potentially preparing client presentations, studies, and reports.
Requirements
- Professional degree in Architecture: B.Arch or M.Arch.
- Licensure required, or the candidate must be on the path to licensure.
- 7–10 years of experience.
- Prior experience with K-12 or education facilities.
- Experience across project design phases, construction documentation, and construction materials.
- Experience coordinating multiple design disciplines to develop complete documents.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, building structures, and engineering systems.
- Proficiency in Revit and experience with AutoCAD.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading others.
Responsibilities
- Participate in all phases of design, including Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation.
- Establish design parameters such as codes, site restrictions, budget, and schedule constraints; identify building-system options and related performance and cost criteria.
- Adhere to project schedules and budgets.
- Collaborate with external consultants, including MEP, structural engineering, and civil/landscape consultants, as well as subconsultants.
- Perform construction administration duties, including responding to RFIs, reviewing and approving submittals, and issuing bulletins.
- Conduct periodic on-site observations during construction to monitor compliance with construction documents.
- May prepare client project presentations, studies, and reports.
- Mentor less experienced staff and support their learning throughout projects.
- Help establish and grow a team in Oklahoma City.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
