Project Architect

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate. Contributes to project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with the project manager and project designer. Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions. Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals of the project. Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases. Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent. Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems. Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CDs for conformance with design. Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.). Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as requested.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
License required.
Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams.
Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills.
Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination.
Strong Revit skills
Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration.
Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience in Education sector preferred.
LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate.
Contributes to project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with the project manager and project designer.
Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions.
Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals of the project.
Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases.
Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CDs for conformance with design.
Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.).
Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as requested.