Architect

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Performs analysis of design, planning and occupancy studies, and limited design layouts.
• Prepares project specifications, compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Writes reports and specifications.
• Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
• Identifies, through consultation, clients’ requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for future expansion.
• Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs.
• 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 plans 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 head builder and clients to facilitate the building process to meet clients’ specifications.
• May provide technical guidance to less experience architects.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Certification as a licensed professional required.