What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Project Architect position at Wright-Pierce?
Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Project Architect. This position is responsible for project planning, evaluation, design development, technical documentation, and construction review as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Offices: This position can be located in any of these locations: Providence, RI | Middletown, CT | Maitland or Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual renderings, bidding and construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to conceptualize, design, and execute projects
- Partner with Senior Architect, and project management staff on current/upcoming projects
- Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Visit work sites to assess and understand project conditions
- Technical report writing and presentation work
- Keep current with continuing education credits as required for maintaining professional license
- Mentor junior-level staff as needed
Essential Functions
- Strong design and graphics skills
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
- Able to build strong collaborative relationships with coworkers
- Possesses excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of architectural discipline standards, codes, and systems
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines efficiently
Experience
- 5 years of directly related work experience required
- Prior experience working on municipal projects in the design-bid-build delivery type preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams required
- Proficiency with Revit preferred
Certifications
- Registered Architect
- NCARB Certification
Education
- BS Degree in Architecture
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
