Project Architect

Project Architect

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

WATG is hiring a Project Architect for our new office in Dallas, Texas.

A Licensed architect responsible for project deliverables, the technical content of documents, the implementation of comments, QA reviews, and the coordination of disciplines, including consultants. The ideal candidate will direct the work assignments of a diverse project team and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors. The Project Architect is accountable to the Project Manager and Project Designer for project performance and team communications.

Ensures the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed project documentation

Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, and validates that the design idea is properly executed

Is responsible for the technical resolution and coordination of a defined portion of one or more projects, including the coordination of drawings and specifications

Reviews the accuracy and completeness of reports, plans, estimates, and calculations

Coordinates and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with the project team, clients, and consultants

Writes reports and documentation to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions

Prepares minutes of consultant coordination meetings

Manages project documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM)

Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

Coordinates communication with other service lines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements, providing support when necessary

Manages construction details for quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards

Supervises the preparation of technical drawings by other team members

Directs the work of team members, providing mentoring and development opportunities

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Professional license required

Environmental accreditation preferred

15+ years of experience managing small to mid-size architectural projects, including urban and resort hotels, mixed-use and renovation projects

Strong proficiency in Revit required

AutoCAD and 3D modeling software, such as Rhino and Sketch Up, a plus

Sketching skills required

Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, integrated design, trends, construction methodology, QA/QC process, CA process, building codes

Experienced in client management and negotiations

Effective project management skills, keeping within established deadlines and budgets

Works successfully in a team environment and has experience supervising teams

Manages multiple priorities of competing demand

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Travel may be required

* Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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