Project Architect

Tower Pinkster • Kalamazoo, MI

92d

About The Position

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Project Architect. This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and leading project teams through the development of construction documents. Technical expertise and experience are used to lead the project team through coordination and quality assurance processes throughout the project. Participate in document and clarification efforts, as well as submittal review and site observation during bidding and construction.

Requirements

• Accredited degree in Architecture
• Licensure Required
• Five years or more of professional architectural experience
• Experience in construction administration, document production and design experience
• REVIT experience and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite programs required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute effectively to a team environment
• Ability to create a collaborative team project approach
• Must be flexible to adapt to situations and changes
• Proficient technical skills with ability to apply technical skills to the job effectively
• Ability to gather and analyze information and develop solutions

Responsibilities

• Understand project manager expectations throughout each phase of the project.
• Perform the coordination efforts with project designer in translating design into contract documents.
• Review and understand project scope and contract for professional services.
• Coordinate project team and through collaboration with all disciplines, lead the development of:
• Project Plan
• Code Review
• Development of Contract Documents
• Communication and exchange of information
• Create, organize and coordinate the following:
• Document format and arrangement of information
• Document review for accuracy
• Project milestone progress
• Scheduling and coordinating document reproduction
• Review documents with Designer for compliance with design concepts.
• Support Project Manager in establishing and maintaining project milestone, deadlines, and delivery dates.
• Create and meet established goals and objectives for the design documentation process
• Coordinate communication and documents with clients for the project.
• Assist Project Manager in communication with Construction Team throughout construction of project.
• Coordinate and assign team tasks and goals with the architectural technical team.
• In the absence of Project Manager, lead and preside over team meetings.
• Assist Project Manager in Construction Administration, which may include
• Monitor progress of shop drawings
• Pay applications
• Progress meetings
• Site visits

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm. We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid.
• Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees