A nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country is looking to add to their architecture team! Their multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. They are seeking a registered Mid-level Architect with at least eight years of experience to join their Pittsburgh office.
As part of the Architecture Discipline, you will work independently in directing and supervising a small staff for project specific solutions for design, program and technical requirements for projects. As an Architect II you will develop small to medium scale projects and oversee a small staff of architects, technicians and interns. This position coordinates with other disciplines, in the production of drawings and construction documents which fulfill the design concept, meet the client's expectations and the firm's goals of design excellence, financial viability and quality service. You will receive technical, budgetary, managerial and design guidance on critical issues, new concepts, and policy requirements.
Essential Functions
- Execute and enhance the design intent while preparing the construction documents.
- Supervise small and medium size teams of professional and technical support personnel in project situations.
- Manage and deliver the production of the construction documents for small and medium sized projects.
- Provide technical support to project team members.
- Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentation material.
- Schematic Design and Design Development
- Work with the project manager and the project designer in creating buildings which serve the client's needs and responds to their desired image, space and aesthetic.
- Develop code compliant designs.
- Participate with the projects' design review presentation.
- Direct project coordination meetings for small and medium sized projects.
- Direct project coordination meetings for small and medium sized projects.
- Work with the Project Manager and Project Designer in developing the building design by testing it in relation to program, budget, codes and other issues that emerge in the Design Development phase.
- Work with the project designer in articulating design principles that help govern the detailing phase of the project.
- Work with the engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors in order to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
- Develop project specifications and other technical requirements of projects.
- Construction administration
- Participate in submittal responses, shop drawing reviews and construction site visits.
- Prepare site visit reports.
- Work with the technical team in preparing construction phase design directives.
- Mentor Architecture Interns.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Prior experience as architect for components of projects with a demonstrated technical and organizational proficiency
- Demonstrated superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills organizational proficiency
- Demonstrated superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
- Experience hand drawing and sketching
Preferred Education and Experience
- Masters of Architecture
- Experience in the sports & entertainment, healthcare or science and technology sector
- Demonstrated proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Max and Sketch-up
Benefits
Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.
Sound like a good fit for you? Apply now!
