What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at IKM Architecture?
IKM is seeking an enthusiastic Project Architect with 5 years to help support our growth in Columbus, OH. The Project Architect will be responsible for leading projects from schematic design through construction administration. The person in this role should be collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The Project Architect will have the following responsibilities:
- Solid technical foundation in the building sciences that leads to an understanding of how buildings go together and how to effectively document that process
- Ability to lead projects from schematic design through construction administration
- Ability to coordinate staff to achieve outstanding results
- Responsible for design and technical underpinning of assigned projects, including investigate, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meet our design aspirations and the client’s goals
- Commitment to deliver outstanding results at every step of the delivery process
- Responsible for project specifications including data gathering and analysis
- Knowledge of local and regional jurisdictional authority and code requirements (including NFPA, IBC, FGI, and other codes or standards of care)
- Reviews and coordinates submittals and shop drawings
- Coordinates QA activities and incorporates review comments
- Ensures that all design deliverables meet project requirements including schedule, budget, and scope as outlined in the contract
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience as an architect
- Current Architecture registration required
- Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture (professional degree) is required. Degree must be from an accredited school of architecture
- Software Familiarity with Bluebeam, REVIT, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Microsoft Office 365, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage
- Short and long-term disability
- 401K and Incentive Compensation Plan
- Hybrid / Flexible 40 hour work week
- Employees will receive four weeks of PTO and an additional nine holidays upon starting
- Term life insurance policy
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional organization dues reimbursed
Start Date: Flexible/ Negotiable
We understand that every candidate has unique circumstances, and we are open to discussing a start date that works best for you. Our priority is to find the right fit for the role, and we are committed to accommodating the needs of the successful candidate. Please feel free to discuss your preferred start date during the interview process.
*IKM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
