Project Architect

Ghafari Associates•Chicago, IL

7d•$90,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Architect directs and is responsible for the development of the design work; leads in the production of technical drawings and specifications; coordinates the related work of the other disciplines; and assumes in-house construction administration duties on projects of moderate to large size and complexity. This role involves managing moderate to large, complex projects, providing mentorship to less experienced staff, establishing design parameters, identifying building systems, formulating project work plans, and leading the execution of project tasks. The Project Architect assumes primary responsibility for the daily activities of the architectural project team, the progress of the work, and the technical quality of Construction Documents. They accurately produce schematic design, design development, and construction documents, and are proficient in architectural graphic standards and construction drawing set organization. The role also involves assisting the Project Manager with schedule and budget adherence, identifying scope changes, providing resource/budget forecasting, advising on staffing requirements, and orchestrating the work of the entire project team, including engineering, interiors, and other consultants. Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, managing the production of construction documents, preparing addenda and bulletins, and performing in-house construction administration duties such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, issuing bulletins, and providing field representation. A thorough knowledge of company standards is expected, along with contributing to the improvement of office architectural standards, details, and production tools. Familiarity with Revit model creation, project set-up, workset/model management, laser scanning, and point clouds according to company standards is also required. Related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering
NCARB certificate required
Registered Architect required
15+ years related architecture experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
Familiar with BIM360/ACC
Familiar with point cloud software (e.g. Autodesk Recap)
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
LEED Certification preferred
WELL Building Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage moderate to large, complex projects.
Provide mentorship and embrace opportunities for learning with less experienced staff throughout the course of the project.
Establish the factual parameters of the design work (e.g., code, site restrictions, budget and schedule restraints); identify building systems options and related performance and cost criteria; and assist in the presentation of design documents.
Formulate the project work plan based on an approved scope of work.
Plan mini-sheet work plans for assigned projects.
Lead the execution of the various tasks identified therein.
Assume primary responsibility for the daily activities of the architectural project team and the progress of the work and for the technical quality of the Construction Documents (drawings and specifications).
Accurately produce schematic design, design development and construction documents.
Proficiently organize and develop architectural graphic standards and construction drawing sets.
Assist the Project Manager in adhering to the project schedule and budget identifying changes to the scope of the work, and related repercussions on project schedule and budget.
Provide resource/budget forecasting upon request.
Advise the Manager of Architecture in the staffing requirements for projects.
Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors disciplines, and other consultants), and facilitate the timely exchange of information between all project team members; assume responsibility for the coordination of all disciplines, documents, and for insuring that quality control procedures are enforced.
Responsible for the management of the production of construction documents.
Prepare written portion of addenda and bulletins relating to architectural work.
Perform all in-house construction administration duties: respond to RFI’s, review and approve shop drawings, issue bulletins, etc.; provide field-representation services (at the request of the Project Manager or when deemed critical).
Possess/demonstrate thorough knowledge of company standards.
Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
Familiar with Revit model creation in accordance with company standards.
Familiar with Revit project set-up and workset/model management in accordance with company standards.
Familiar with laser scanning and point clouds.
Perform related duties as assigned.