Senior Designer – Project Architect

Role Overview

• Senior Designers (Project Architects) play a key role in leading the technical execution and delivery of complex projects across all phases of work.
• Working closely with Creative Directors, Design Directors, consultants, and internal teams, they help ensure projects are thoughtfully coordinated, well-documented, and executed at a high level from concept through construction administration.
• This role requires strong experience with project leadership, consultant coordination, detailing, documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
• We’re looking for someone who can confidently manage complex project streams, support and lead teams, and maintain both design intent and technical quality throughout the life of a project.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• 12+ years of experience working in an architecture or design studio
• Experience and proficiency with integrated BIM process generally, and in particular Revit.
• Demonstrated excellence in streamlined project execution and delivery, particularly with complex, and at times multiple, drawing sets.
• Proven ability to handle complex jurisdictional processes with multiple streams. Knowledge of local codes and processes.
• Extensive experience dealing with complex code issues, and code interpretation.
• A passion for, and skill in, handling architectural detailing and material junctions, with the ability to carry detailing through from concept to execution collaboratively within a project team.
• Experience with reviewing and executing both architect/owner contracts, consultant contracts and construction contracts, and experience with multiple construction procurement methods.
• The ability to create and maintain detailed design-stage schedules, for interface with clients, GC consultants and the internal team, and be able to review complex construction schedule gantt charts and provide detailed feedback.
• The ability to (run an RFP process for pre-construction,) and subsequently manage the pre-construction process and review construction schedules, budgets, procurement methods, as needed.
• Extensive experience with Contract Administration and the ability to handle complex CA streams and lead a team through this process.
• Extensive experience leading the coordination process with multiple sub-consultants.
• Extensive experience with running internal project teams, creating workplans and delegating.
• Extensive experience with compiling and reviewing 3-part specification books, and outline specifications.
• Experience with commercial projects, including ground-up construction, core and shell repositioning, and creative workplace.
• Experience mentoring design staff and an interest in their growth and development
• State licensure or pursuance of state licensure a plus
• LEED accreditation a plus

Benefits

• Generous options for medical, dental, vision insurance
• Location flexibility and unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Tax-deferred savings through FSA, parking and transit allocations
• 401K with employer contribution
• Complimentary One Medical memberships
• New hire referral bonus
• Phone stipend