SUMMARY:
In partnership with the Technical Leader, Project Manager and Project Designer, the Project Architect has responsibility for the project’s financial performance and team communication. Responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of Johnston documents, coordination of disciplines and consultants, and for the supervision of all staff producing documents. Primary responsibility for the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the Project Manager. Responsible for securing QA/QC reviews and the implementation of comments. Needs to participate in and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and mentoring. This position reports to the Director of Architecture.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
- Licensed Architect with current registration preferred.
- 5+ years of architectural design experience on all phases of projects.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing, commercial, light - heavy industrial, clean-room, lab, IDC 705 SCIF / SAPF orR&D facility design preferred.
- Advance Manufacturing Design Skills: Research client’s desired work process flow, identify challenges, clearly communicate solutions, understand foreign manufacturer cut sheet drawings for rigging, structural and spatial requirements, all power and utility requirements operator’s and maintenance requirements.
- 5+ years of experience working on architecturally significant buildings.
- Strong knowledge of architectural buildings systems, design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer products.
- Knowledge of building codes and standards.
- Proficiency with Building Information CAD, Modeling (BIM) and Revit required.
- Experience in Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketchup preferred.
- Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
- Proficiency in Newforma a plus and navigate client-based file transfer systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- Monitors the design process to ensure the overall design intent of the project is properly executed and incorporated into the detailed documentation.
- Maintains technical resolution and coordination of projects.
- Maintains effective communication with client representatives to verify design requirements, modifications to design to accommodate code compliance, specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of milestone deadlines to final presentation.
- Provides QAQC completion of reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy and intent.
- Creates strategy for producing the documents in coordination with the Project Manager or Senior Architect, and AHJ, including to define how data will be organized and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
- Works with Senior Architect and Project Manager to set up project team software parameters and manages standards.
- Communicates with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements.
- Work with Senior Project Architect and Project Manager to ensure that construction documentation conforms to quality assurance and best practice standards.
- Supervise preparation of technical drawings.
- Utilizes knowledge of building codes, DOD Guidelines (IDC 705 SCIF / SAPF) and can research and apply/incorporate them into technical documents.
- Mentors and directs the work of less experienced team members.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
- Participates in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, clients, or market opportunities.
- Coordinates and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients, and consultants.
- Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
- Attends and present clearly and confidently on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of design and contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Works with Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, and evaluating and selecting project-related materials.
- Participates in review of project costs, budgets, and design and construction schedules.
- Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client when required.
ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:
- Committed to exceptional external and internal client service.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across the project design team.
- Result driven by planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to multitask and work in fast paced environment while maintaining attention to details.
- Ability to independently prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Creative, innovative, and strategically thinks outside the box.
- Open to advice while exercising independent judgement when making decisions.
- Thinks strategically, implements change, and resolves conflict.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Fast learner with ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome challenges with the ability to work independently or in team environment.
COMPANY CULTURE:
- Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Team focused with ability to teach and mentor others.
- Effective listener and clear communicator.
- Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
- Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to practice of business ethics.
- Promotes and upholds the Johnston culture. Honesty. Integrity. Respect.
- Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).
Johnston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
