Project Architect

Beyond Talent Edge has a direct hire opportunity for an experienced Project Architect - Rochester location. Our client is a growing multi-disciplined Architecture/Engineering firm that has been serving their clients for 4 decades. They are a full service architectural/engineering firm with seven locations in New York State.

In this role you will be responsible for managing development and production of all architectural aspects of a multi-discipline project and be capable of coordinating with other disciplines when the Project Manager is not available. This position will be responsible for reviewing architectural documents prior to submission to the client and governing jurisdictions for design and code completeness.

A full job description will be provided to qualified/interested candidates.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead assigned architectural or multi-discipline projects and coordinate with internal or external design team members, consultants, clients, contractors and governing agencies.
• Lead the preparation of complete project documentation to obtain client approvals and required local and state permits.
• Understand industry / client standards and possess a strong knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and communicate all project and design team progress.
• Assist the Project Manager in determining and coordinating internal project staffing requirements.
• Select, evaluate, and implement architectural procedures and techniques to complete projects.
• Coordinate, plan and organize workload assignments.
• Develop redlines for implementation by assigned architecture staff.
• Supervise project team to ensure work is being performed efficiently and is coordinated.
• Record meeting notes and create meeting minutes for issuance.
• Perform construction administration tasks ensuring contractor work aligns with contract drawings and specifications.
• Review / respond to RFIs, evaluate shop drawings and submittals, issue supplementary instructions or addenda.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and address issues.
• Support the preparation of field reports and the identification and resolution of conflicts or deviations.
• Support the review change order requests and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Perform construction walkthroughs and verify receipt of close-out documentation.

Required Skills:

• Technical competence in architecture discipline.
• Ability to mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of junior team staff.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and NYS Energy Software.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Experience, Education and Certification:

• 5-year NAAB Accredited degree or equivalent education and work experience combination.
• 6+ Years of hands-on design and documentation experience.
• Professional licensure in the State of New York (or be willing to gain reciprocity within reasonable timeframe)
• A Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Salary & Benefits:

$80,000 - $120,000

“Beyond Talent Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond Talent Edge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”