Experience: 8+ years, licensure preferred
Education: Professional degree in architecture from an accredited program
Minimum eight years of related experience as a licensed Project Architect or non-licensed Architectural Staff III. Works closely with Project Managers to supervise technical delivery and field operations.
Qualifications
- Architectural licensure and sustainable design certification preferred
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience and at least 4 completed projects of comparable scope and scale
- Strong multidisciplinary technical background with deep understanding of construction sequencing, contract drawings, and specifications
Responsibilities
- Act as primary point of contact for Owner and Contractor during the construction phase, interfacing with WDG PMs and Project Architects
- Build and maintain favorable working relationships with clients, contractors, and field teams
- Serve as information hub for all disciplines, performing coordination and quality control
- Streamline paperwork exchange and tracking across all project stakeholders
- Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings/submittals, issue ASIs, create sketches, and perform code research (ADA, Fair Housing, ICC A117, IBC)
- Conduct substantial completion inspections, establish deficiency lists, and manage punch-lists
- Attend progress meetings, observe field progress, evaluate contractor pay requisitions, and author field reports
- Interface internally with PMs and PAs to resolve ongoing design/field issues
- Mentor and review work of less experienced team members
- Enforce contract scope adherence during the CA phase
Skillsets
- Ability to manage multiple projects (typically 2) simultaneously
- Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, sustainability, contract management, and project delivery
- Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office
- Excellent written, graphic, and analytical communication skills
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and QA/QC enforcement capabilities