Project Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Position Summary :

Position Summary :

The Project Architect will plan and design, and / or facilitate the execution of new building

designs, and plan, design and / or facilitate the execution of building expansions or renovations

according to clients’ needs, desires, and financial resources.

Organizational Values :

Our belief in people leads us to work with project partners that have people at their center. Our

company values are :

• Investing in People
• Achieving the Extraordinary
• Serving with Humility
• Finding Fun in Our Work
• Committing Ourselves to Mutual Success
• Fearlessly Exploring
• Striving for Authenticity

Essential Responsibilities :

Identifies, through consultation, clients’ requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and

possible needs for future expansion.

• Determines clients’ preferences regarding materials, styles, colors, and other variables.
• Attempts to identify through collaboration clients’ priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
• Assists clients in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options.
• Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction

schedule.

Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; presents

plans to clients for review and approval.

• Modifies new or existing plans as required.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
• Collaborates with clients to select and award construction contracts.
• Collaborates with head builder and clients to facilitate the building process to meet clients’

specifications.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned by the Project Director and / or the Project Manager.

Supervision Received :

General Direction : Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish

assigned objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

No supervision : No supervisory responsibilities.

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree

preferred

• Five (5+) years of relevant architectural design experience required
• Strong proficiency in architectural design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam,

SketchUp, Enscape

Proficient in architectural design principals, buildings systems, local building codes and

regulations, and construction methods required.

Active board licensure in State of Michigan required.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for architectural design
• Knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines; building construction;

cost estimating; and building codes.

• Possess and demonstrate solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment on multiple projects

simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Ability to travel throughout the state of Michigan regularly (2-3 days per week) to client

sites and in-person meetings, required.

remote work