Architect - Scottsdale, AZ

About Optima

Optima is a design-driven real estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have been developing, designing, building and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company. We control and execute every aspect of the process in-house – development, architecture, construction, sales and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity.

We are committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability and management.

• You will collaborate with Architect, Engineering, and Construction teams to support the multifamily residential real estate development life cycle.
• You will coordinate guidance and input from our ownership and consultants regarding architectural design and incorporate input into Revit models.
• Work with Architecture team to build Revit models and Revit-based construction documents.
• Create and modify many different document types throughout the entire cycle of a project including Schematic Drawings, Construction Documents, Presentation drawings, Contractor coordination drawings, Marketing drawings and Construction Sketches.
• Assist and have opportunities to lead elements of coordination between Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors and construction team.
• Participate or lead systems coordination meetings to review subcontractors’ 3D building models using BIM 360 or Navisworks.
• Review Subcontractors submittals/shop drawings to meet contract requirements and construction schedules.
• Visit the construction site as needed to observe the overall progress and participate in quality control process.
• Revit sheet creation, maintain project drawing files and archives and own printing and exporting CAD designs for consultants.
• You will manage incorporating consultant Revit and CAD files to Optima models, manage Revit and CAD redlines to expedite project delivery.
• Support the Architecture Team’s work in Procore submittal management, posting drawings and other responsibilities such as contact management, posting and receiving CAD and Revit files.

• At least 5-10 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• High level Revit skills to be proficient at:
  • Creation and editing many document types (CD's, SD's, Presentation, Marketing).
  • Modifying or creating details within Architectural CD set.
  • Revit Schedule creation and management.
  • Create and modify content/families.
• Experience with Bluebeam or other PDF review/editing software.
• Experience using project management software such as Procore.
• Experience with MS Office Software including Excel and Word.
• Experience in Adobe suite including Photoshop, In-design, Illustrator.
• Experience with MEP-FP systems and BIM coordination software such as Navisworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, self-reliant and hard-working and the ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.

• Architecture license.
• Master's Degree in Architecture.
• Working knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards, as well as design techniques, tools and principles pertaining to technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Able to interpret and apply complex documents affecting real estate projects, including Entitlement documents, traffic studies, subcontractor agreements, leases, due diligence materials, title reports, ALTA surveys, and architectural drawings. Capable of reading, analyzing and interpreting technical procedures, government regulations and building codes.
• Experience on high-rise, multifamily, developer-led projects.
• Experience with design-build, IgCC or LEED projects.
• Experience in construction and/or construction observation/supervision and familiar with construction means, methods, and techniques.

• Annual Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
• Competitive benefits and great perks make a huge difference; we get that, so you’ll…