Architect

ARCHITECT I - Raleigh, NC

JOB OVERVIEW

Full-time Architect I to participate on various projects through all phases of design and construction. An employee in this role should be a creative, self-motivated design professional who is able to utilize current technologies to achieve design excellence. This position reports to the Senior Architect, Team Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Collaborate as part of a team and work on a wide range of projects through all phases of design and construction

Lead the design and/or serve as the project manager for small to medium sized projects

Lead and be responsible for the production of accurate technical drawings, documents, and project specifications, including but not limited to, life safety plans, life cycle cost analysis (LCCA), sustainability initiatives, and other required project documentation

Assist in the creation of project fee proposals, in collaboration with the Contracts Manager

Responsible for the completion of design layouts and features by researching, compiling and recording information

Compile and analyze all relevant project data to prepare project presentations, drawings and specifications

Lead the coordination of project consultant teams

Responsible for building assessments and field verification activities

Use project checklists and our established standards during all project phases

Lead the project team to the timely completion of all project deadlines, including budget compliance

Attend and lead project meetings and site visits; responsible for meeting minutes and reports detailing observations

Review completed plans, reports, estimates and calculations from consultants and internal project team prior to review by Senior Architect(s)

Oversee and produce project renderings and graphic representations for review by the Director of Design

Be a resource to Emerging Professionals and Architectural Staff

Help to maintain project information within our established technologies (i.e. Deltek Vantagepoint), approve project time and invoices, and update schedules weekly

Assist in the pursuit of new projects, including attending interviews and reviewing project proposals

Work closely with project leadership and team to achieve a high level of project success

Apply a rigorous concept-based design process to justify decision making

Anticipated billable performance: 90%

SKILLS

Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization and graphic software; REVIT strongly

preferred

Strong knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam

Revu, and BIM360

Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, specifications and building

codes

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Degree in Architecture and licensure required

3+ years of experience