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