Project Architect

Job Details

Experienced

Columbus Office - Columbus, OH

Pittsburgh Office - Pittsburgh, PA

Full Time

Graduate Degree

Hybrid

Description

We are seeking a registered Architect with HealthCare experience to join our team. If you’re searching for a forward-thinking, ideas-based practice that is passionate about people and design excellence, we want to hear from you!

Summary: The Project Architect is the technical leader of the team responsible for translating design intent into construction documents. As the technical leader of the team, the Project Architect must have superior understanding of code requirements and issues impacting building constructability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Work under the direction of the Project Manager

•Collaborate with the Project Designer, Interior Designer, and/or Planner to develop construction documents that accomplish the design intent

•Collaborate with the Specification Writer to ensure that the technical requirements of the project are accomplished

•Coordinate quality reviews with other PA’s

•Lead owner/user meetings, particularly in the Design Development phase, to ensure the requirements of the project have been included in the construction documents and properly coordinated

•Code review and coordination with various code officials to ensure approvals

•Collaboration/coordination with Engineers

•Collaboration/coordination with Builders (CM’s, GC’s, Developers, Owner’s Representatives, etc.)

•Collaboration/coordination with equipment vendors for proper and timely installation

•Shop Drawing review and approval

•Construction Administration

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

•First professional degree (Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent) from an accredited school of architecture is a minimum requirement

•Master’s degree preferred

•Three plus years experience in architecture

•BIM (Revit) and Microsoft Office Proficiency is a must

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

•Architectural Registration - required •LEED AP - preferred

Why DesignGroup?

Founded in 1972, DesignGroup is a stable organization

The brand and company are known and respected

Low turnover firm thats award winning and growing

The culture is creative and well regarded

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedule with day on Fridays

Professional Education and Career Development