Project Architect

Kahler Slater • Richmond, VA

12d

About The Position

Project Architect – Education, Sports + Culture Kahler Slater is seeking a registered Project Architect who is enthusiastic about leading technical solutions for our Education, Sports + Culture, team. Our ideal Project Architect for Education, Sports + Culture is passionate about the technical needs of higher education, sports, and cultural projects with experience developing and detailing complex projects. As a Project Architect, you have knowledge of a variety of building typologies, construction techniques, sustainability methods, and building technologies. As a key team member, you will contribute to our robust national portfolio, mid-Atlantic clientele, and directly impact our ability to achieve continued market growth. You will work with a team that is aligned with our open and flexible culture that encourages individual initiative and collaboration. You will build trusting relationships within the team and across Kahler Slater.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as an architectural professional with experience in higher education, sports and/or civic/culture markets
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Architectural registration is required
• 4+ years of Revit production experience, and proficiency utilizing Revit and automation technologies
• Experience in the selection of building materials and systems
• Successful team-orientation and collaboration behaviors
• Diligent in seeking solutions to complex problems
• Strong communication skills, spoken, written, and graphic
• Focus on collaboration and cooperation with others, demonstrating project and technical leadership
• Highly attentive to client needs
• Ability to coach and be coachable
• Able to work effectively under pressure and within restrictive time deadlines and budget parameters while maintaining focus, positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public and private higher education clients/projects preferred
• Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM) Webinar and prior Division of Engineering & Buildings (DEB) project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in leading the planning and design phases of significant higher education, sports, recreation, and wellness, projects, generating, and translating design concepts into final architectural solutions
• Support Project Manager in project management tasks, focusing on schedule, staffing, and budget
• Coordinate the project’s design intent with technical project requirements
• Direct and manage the internal and external design team from initial planning through construction administration
• Inspire, motivate, and lead project team in client service, design approach, and project delivery
• Establish an environment that encourages experimentation, innovation, and design creativity
• Contribute to a high level of energy and enthusiasm in the firm, and foster a spirit of collaborative problem solving and design excellence
• Represents the team with multiple education, sports, and culture clients, industry partners, contractors, consultants, and public authorities

What This Job Offers

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