Project Architect (+Healthcare experience)

Perkins&Will•New York, NY

2d•$98,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is hiring a Project Architect with significant healthcare project experience. The role contributes to the success of project teams by applying knowledge of the full design process, project complexities, technical requirements, project financial goals, and firm standards for design, project management, execution, and living design. The Project Architect coordinates project documentation and deliverable drawings and specifications, reviews work for quality and constructibility, manages quality assurance, and leads coordination with internal disciplines and external consultants. The position also involves client communication, regulatory reviews, construction contract administration, marketing pursuits, design reviews, and mentoring staff. The role calls for proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents and specifications; construction contract administration; project team management; consultant coordination; construction techniques and materials; and client communication. Software includes advanced Revit; Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and 365; Adobe Creative Cloud; visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay; physical modeling tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters; and environmental analysis tools such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio. A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline and an architectural license are required. Candidates must obtain LEED Green Associate accreditation within six months of hire and hold professional accreditation in one area of Living Design. The stated annual salary range for this position in New York is $98,000 to $130,000. The work environment is hybrid and flexible. Applicants should submit a resume and a compact representative work sample in PDF format, no larger than 6 MB.

Requirements

8–20+ years of requisite experience, including significant work on healthcare projects.
Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Architectural license.
LEED Green Associate accreditation within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
Proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; construction techniques, system assemblies, and material selection; and client communication.
Advanced Revit proficiency.
Experience with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign and Photoshop.
Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay; physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting; and environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.

Responsibilities

Understand the design process and project complexities, and contribute proactively to team success while adhering to firm and project goals and standards.
Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals.
Coordinate project documentation and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Review deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and design intent, with attention to quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructibility.
Address Quality Control review comments at each phase.
Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Lead coordination among internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients on project technical matters.
Administer regulatory reviews for building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions to authorities having jurisdiction.
Lead construction contract administration, including submittal and RFI review and response, field observation and reporting, and project closeout.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Use strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration to support high team performance.
Mentor staff.