Senior Architectural Designer/Architect

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SMRT is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of high-performing, complex and sustainable environments nationwide with a concentration in the Northeast.

We are committed to partnership and collaboration with our clients and colleagues, and to creating opportunities for our staff to hone their expertise and advance their careers through personal growth and professional success.

SMRT enjoys longevity and stability; our strategic vision provides for a strong and exciting future of continued growth and expansion.

SMRT is an open culture of listening, communicating and knowledge sharing. We value collegiality, individual and collective energy, leadership, and innovation.

Sr. Architectural Designer / Architect, where you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing high-quality architectural projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conducts codes and standards research, documentation and compliance. Assesses design options to meet requirements.
• Maintains communications with regulatory and review agencies.
• May participate in project interviews or presentations.
• Prepares and manages project communications and information, including meeting notes, agency reviews, and cost estimates.
• Develops project program requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting construction budget and schedule requirements.
• Oversees the production of construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates activities amongst all members of the project team, client team and consultants.
• Ensures documents produced meet Quality Control standards. May conduct QC reviews of contract documents.
• May conduct technical and peer reviews of complex projects.

Opportunities to grow and advance in focused areas of the architecture discipline such as Design, Sustainability, Project Delivery and Management, and Construction

Key Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to effectively lead project meetings with the design team, project team, and consultants.
• Strong working knowledge and experience using Revit
• Keeps current with continuing education credits as required for the maintenance of a professional license.
• Mentors Architectural staff.

SMRT rewards hard work and creativity with a competitive compensation package that includes :

• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, community service) starting at 6 weeks
• Healthcare, dental and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance
• Reimbursement for licensure renewal

Requirements

• 5-year B-Arch, or BA / BS with M-Arch highly desired.
• 5 - 7 years of experience is desired.
• Registered Architect or currently working towards licensure.
• NCARB certification desired.

SMRT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of medical condition or disability or any other legally protected status.