What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect- Retail position at Placement By Design?
An award-winning architectural firm is seeking an experienced Project Architect to work on retail projects.
The firm works with both housing and retail developers, including some of the nation’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts, in designing high density, mixed-use, and urban infill projects. Their projects and offices span many states from Arizona to South Florida, up through DC, Virginia, and Maryland, and into New York and Connecticut. They have been awarded as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 and for many years prior.
What you'll do:
- Work closely with the Project Manager and Construction Administrator on a dynamic project team
- Become a key component within the overall design document team
- Engage with teams to creatively solve problems
- Put the mouse down at times and study designs with pen and trace
- Attending client meetings and leading day to day consultant coordination.
- Developing and directing Project Detailing
- Specification Coordination
- In collaboration with the Construction Administration team, identifying potential issues and assisting with resolution, as well as assisting in developing solutions to significant or recurring technical challenges
- Driving Technical Quality in our documents, during all phases of a project
What you need to bring:
- Solid technical skills – Must know how to put a building together
- 6 years of design experience, license preferred but not required
- Professional degree from an accredited college or university
- Have a positive attitude with a sense of humor
- Excellent mentorship attributes to guide supporting staff
- Excellent organizational skills and follow-through ability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough understanding and preparation of design projects through all phases of development
- Experience in retail steel frame construction
- Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and similar design applications
