Project Architect - (5-10 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

4d•$75,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hord Coplan Macht is looking for a strong Project Architect to join our Housing Mixed-Use team. Our next team member will have a passion for design excellence, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to client service. This role is essential for ensuring the client's design vision and budget requirements are met while coordinating the efforts of the project team to achieve these goals. The Project Architect ensures design integrity and coordinates deliverables throughout all phases of the project.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
Strong Revit skills
Experience in construction administration
Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
Effective communication skills and a collaborative team player

Nice To Haves

License preferred
Experience in multifamily housing and/or mixed-use preferred
Experience leading document production and sub-consultant coordination

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
Coordinates projects’ technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with Senior Designer, Project Manager, and/or Principal-In-Charge.
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
Delivers complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation
Leads the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent during all project phases
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design
Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.). Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design
Coordinates project schedules with the Project Manager including HCM staffing assignments
Manages daily project team needs, including product research and coordination with HCM teams, consultants and contractors
Fosters a collaborative team environment that mentors and develops junior staff
Serves as a secondary contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required
Assists the Project Manager with internal schedule and budget coordination and adherence to contract terms