Senior Project Architect

Vaughan Buckley Construction•Cambridge, MA

21d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Designer or Senior Project Architect is a factory specific design staff position. The SPA role is reserved for licensed Architects only; all other non-licensed team members will have the SPD role. The SPD | SPA acts as project design lead by managing and developing the BIM model in accordance with project requirements - coordinating rendering, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure design intent, code compliance and office standards carry through to project completion. This role involves collaboration with senior team members across the organization and external stakeholders to optimize project delivery and execution.

Requirements

Licensed Architect preferred
8-12 Years of experience required
AutoCAD and Revit proficiency required
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required
Bluebeam Revu proficiency required
Must have basic knowledge of International Building Codes
Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a diverse team
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Must be detail-oriented and organized
Must have the ability to meet deadlines
Must be an independent problem-solver and appreciate a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

Minimum bachelor’s degree in design, construction, or professional degree in Architecture required
Engineering, Architecture, Interior Architecture and | or Construction experience required
DfMA (design for manufacturing and assembly) familiarity preferred
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement design direction for drawings and sketches as assigned project lead
Generate model and project documentation and manage document dissemination as assigned
Review Revit | BIM file management to confirm conformity with office standards
Coordinate and review design deliverables produced by architecture, drafting, modeling, and rendering teams to ensure conformity with office standards
Manage, document, and approve deviations from VBC product and construction standards for integration into project model and documentation
Manage and record Client and Team reviews and approvals through office’s standard documentation management platform
Manage, track, and report on project progress and schedule utilizing standard Design and Engineering reporting methodology (DfMA schedules, productization score, module matrix, etc)
Review and manage technical deliverables from engineering sub-consultants for conformity with documented office standards while maintaining project specific requirements
Work as an integrated design and engineering team with Senior Design Associate (SDA) to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC Projects under direction of Project Executive and in collaboration with designated manufacturing and construction teams
Propose revisions and improvements to BIM manuals, procedures, Revit template updates and other items as required for incorporation into office modeling and documentation standards
Generate and record responses to internal and external customer RFIs, revisions, comments, and requests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner
Support and assist Senior DfMA Studio Staff in proposing alternate means and methods and code interpretations for review with Chief Design Officer, manufacturing, construction, consultant teams and external code bodies as required
Collaborate with Senior DfMA Studio staff to create standard office documents and templates
Collaborate with Senior DfMA Studio staff for DfMA cross training for design and engineering staff
Conduct periodic project site and | or factory visits and document construction and | or manufacturing progress to ensure compliance with project documentation
Support and enforce strategies that will help meet the needs of and improve the level of service to internal and external Customers