Architect jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Position Summary:  The Architect assists the Project Manager/Project Architect in the production of the construction documents.  The Architect is the secondary contact with the engineering consultants. 

Position Reporting Structure:

• Project Manager, Studio Manager or Partner
• Project Manager and Partner conduct annual reviews

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise the work of Team Designers and Interns
• May provide mentoring to Designers and Interns within the studio

Essential Functions (not in any specific order).  Other duties may be assigned.

• Produce construction documents
• Coordinate with the engineering consultants
• Maintain the quality control of the drawings and specifications
• Process and coordinate the in-office construction phase of projects including shop drawings, RFP’s and RFI’s
• Prepare written communication to clients and contractors
• Research on codes and materials
• Participate in shop drawing reviews
• May provide construction observation for certain projects
• Construction document production and coordination     (40%)
• Construction administration       (40%)
• Code and material research      (10%)
• Design meetings                        (10%)

Competencies:  Customer focus, flexibility, communication, initiative, interpersonal effectiveness, technical and professional knowledge, problem analysis and problem solving, demonstration of branding philosophy.

Work Environment

• Performed primarily in an office environment including client visits.
• PC work majority of  the day 
• May be exposed to construction sites
• Work hours may vary above 40 hours per week depending upon workload and project deadlines, attending community meetings, etc,
• Occasional lifting, carrying drawings of various weights

Career Path:

• Move into next level of Project Architect
  • Minimum of three years in the position of Architect
  • Obtain experience working with AIA forms and contracts
  • Acquire code experience and application proficiency
  • Acquire skills in problem solving and negotiations

EEO/AA: PRA is equal opportunity employer.  PRA considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay transparency: PRA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect in Wisconsin
• Code knowledge
• Revit proficiency
• PC skills with industry accepted software
• Ability to travel between the office and client/job sites on a regular basis