Senior Project Architect/Senior Project Coordinator

At RLF, our vision is to create high performance environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit.

RLF has continued to evolve since 1935 because of our collective passion and dedication. We have cultivated a team of talented professionals who create exceptional places as well as provide attentive service to our clients. Best of all, we make working together fun. If you want to make a difference, come join us. We make places that perform.

RLF is currently seeking a creative, talented, licensed Sr. Project Architect / Sr. Project Coordinator. Individual will provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects. Must be able to collaborate with both clients and peers during all phases of the design delivery process, be self-motivated, and work effectively in a team environment. Will lead a team of design professionals and provide support to the Project Manager in generating quality documents that will be used for design, permitting, bidding, and construction in our federal and / or healthcare market sectors.

In this role you will :

• Lead a project team in all phases of the design process. Coordinate the work of in-house engineers and external consultants to execute project development and be responsible for the technical delivery.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans within project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Be responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client's needs.
• Review value engineering alternative solutions as needed to keep the project on budget.
• Write technical reports including existing building assessments and concept design narratives.
• Conduct material and methods research and collect product data as required to generate the architectural technical specifications of a project.
• Perform technical detailing and oversite. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other architectural staff.
• Conduct Quality Control review of documents before major milestones on projects.
• Attend and occasionally lead client meetings. Must be able to present and effectively communicate design ideas as well as technical aspects of the project directly to client leaders and project stakeholders.
• Carry out field investigations as required to validate existing site and building conditions. Able to organize and lead a team of support staff to fully document the existing conditions on large projects.
• Conduct building code and life safety analyses for assigned projects. Review code interpretations for other projects and recommend improvements where deficiencies are discovered.
• Ensure planning, efficient organization, and execution of the technical documentation required to show conformance to applicable codes and construct the project.
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, shop drawing review, and conducting site observation and inspections.
• Draw 2D detailing components that are concise and accurate through a strong working knowledge of recent Autodesk Revit software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess :

Preferred Qualifications :

Why join us?

Amount of Travel Required :

This position will require occasional travel, some of which may be international.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information :

RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or an RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle records as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer :

All vendors must have a signed RLF Placement Agreement from the Director of Human Resources to receive payment for placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the RLF staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to RLF, and any resume submitted to any employee outside of RLF Human Resources, will be considered property of RLF. RLF will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Visa Sponsorship :

RLF is not accepting applications for sponsorship at this time (e.g., H-1B or TN Visas).

EEO Statement :

RLF strives to attract and hire the best talent in the industry, in order to provide a creative and challenging work environment. As such, qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. RLF is an EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled affirmative action employer.