Position Summary:

The Project Architect is responsible for leading the planning, design, and coordination of architectural projects, including new construction, renovations, and expansions. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, internal teams, and external partners to ensure that design solutions align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints.

The Project Architect plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, innovative design solutions while supporting efficient project execution from concept through construction. This position also requires the individual be a resident in the State of Michigan with the ability to travel throughout the state to client sites and to meet project and team needs.

Organizational Values:

We partner with organizations that place people at the center of their work. Our core values guide how we collaborate, design, and deliver:

Investing in People
Achieving the Extraordinary
Serving with Humility
Finding Fun in Our Work
Committing Ourselves to Mutual Success
Fearlessly Exploring
Striving for Authenticity

Essential Responsibilities:

Identifies, through consultation, clients’ requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for future expansion.
Determines clients’ preferences regarding materials, styles, colors, and other variables.
Attempts to identify through collaboration clients’ priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
Assists clients in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options.
Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction schedule.
Creates detailed construction document plans and specifications integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; presents plans to clients for review and approval.
Modifies new or existing plans as required.
Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
Collaborates with clients to select and award construction contracts.
Collaborates with subconsultants, construction managers, and clients to facilitate the building process to meet clients’ specifications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned by the Project Director and/or the Project Manager.

Supervision Received:

General Direction: Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred
Five (5+) years of relevant architectural design experience required
Strong proficiency in architectural design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Enscape
Proficient in architectural design principals, buildings systems, local building codes and regulations, and construction methods required.
Active board licensure in State of Michigan required.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for architectural design
Knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines; building construction; cost estimating; and building codes.
Possess and demonstrate solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Ability to travel throughout the state of Michigan regularly (2-3 days per week) to client sites and in-person meetings, required.

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