Project Architect

Job Summary

The Project Architect plays a symbiotic role within the overall project team, working in concert with both the Project Manager and the Project Designer. While the Project Manager has overall responsibility for the project including Owner/client management and the Project Designer has overall responsibility for the design relative to the Owner’s goals, the Project Architect is responsible for and has a specialized focus on the organization and completion of the technical documentation to realize the design vision for the project.

• Organizer/Scheduler - Develops and implements the internal project team workplan (micro-schedule). Conducts regular meetings and reviews of the project documentation with respect to the overall project schedule (macro-schedule) developed by the Project Manager. Assesses internal work and work of outside consultants, etc. and makes course corrections as required to maintain the schedule. Keeps the Project Manager fully apprised on the progress of documentation and any issues or decisions that may affect the project schedule or budget.
• Mentor/Coach - Provides day-to-day guidance to technical staff in the performance of their duties. Assists in the education and development of staff assigned to the project.
• Technical Specialist – In concert with the Project Designer, determines what construction materials and methods will be used in the documentation of the building and makes recommendations to the Project Designer as required to meet the design intent.
• Coordinator/Quality Controller - Manages and coordinates the work of the project team (including outside consultants) in the completion of construction documents and ensures that all documents meet the company’s quality control objectives, comply with codes, are constructible, are developed in accordance with project budget and schedules, and consistent with office and project standards. This includes Revit process management and Revit content management and is responsible for the quality and content of the construction documents including both the plans and specifications

• Participates in project “kick-off” meeting to establish project objectives and standards for project design and production.
• Is responsible for developing and implementing Firm standards and policies relative to documentation and production.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, ensures the project meets local zoning and building code requirements (including FM if applicable) and their incorporation into the construction documentation.
• Prepares a weekly work plan (micro-schedule) for project team members. Reallocates resources and work as necessary to meet the project schedule.
• Makes recommendations or requests relative to additional staffing needs to the Project Manager as necessary.
• Prepares the project “Cartoon set” as a basis for project documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate records, memos of conversations, and similar reports documenting decisions made throughout the project relative to documentation and production as necessary.

• Responsible for developing and analyzing technical design details by applying extensive knowledge of building materials and methods of construction.
• Uses BIM to graphically develop designs for incorporation into the construction documents.
• Meets regularly with the Project Manager to review any project design changes and other factors that may affect the completion of construction documents.
• Coordinates activities of all outside design disciplines and consultants including consultant coordination meetings as necessary to support the work effort. Reviews their documentation to ensure compliance with project design and office standards. Answers questions and resolves issues as required.
• In concert with the Project Designer, provides a draft outline to the specification writer.
• Works with the Project Designer to identify and ensure that the specifications represent the design intent of the project.

• Attends client meetings and maintains contact with the client as required by the Project Manager. Keeps the Project Manager…