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Project Architect - education projects

Dallas, TX · Architecture/Engineering
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for design, planning, development and execution of design documentation which will include reviewing city codes, consultant coordination, organizing and coordinating project team assignments. Project Architect shall exercise guided judgment in evaluation, selection,
and use of standard techniques, solves problems when encountered, and receives guidance on complex projects.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
DESIGN
• Applies intermediate elements and principles of design.
• Demonstrates intermediate understanding of design practice methods.
• Ability to create preliminary design studies and options.
• Works with designers to coordinate SD, DD and CDs.
• Works with Project Designer | Senior Project Designer to execute design goals through DD and CD implementation.
• May research intermediate building systems in support of overall design.
• Prepares design presentations.
• Facilitates firm goals of design excellence and execution.
TECHNICAL
• Prepares CDs, plans and details; creates red-line revisions.
• Implements code, accessibility and zoning analysis.
• Prepares mock-ups of drawing packages.
• Coordinates specifications and manages project deliverables.
• Creates and develops CDs in all capacities with minimal supervision.
• Integrates engineering systems into the overall project documents.
• Self-directed with all aspects of Construction Administration.
• Ensures tasks are completed according to G|P standards.
MANAGEMENT
• Self-organizes and plans accordingly to execute tasks.
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions and legibility.
• Self performs within the constraints of project budgets and schedules.
• Creates agendas and coordinates minutes with Project Manager.
• Presents progress and updates to client and design team.
• Coordinates contractors, consultants and vendor assignments.
• Takes accountability and ownership for job functions.
• Cartoons drawing set.
• Mentors junior staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Professional Degree in Architecture.
• Professional Licensure.
• 6-12 Years of experience in architecture with significant project experience with educational projects. 
• Proficiency in Revit, graphic design, and 3D visualization software.
• Experience in all phases of design process.
• Familiar with building codes, specifications and building systems.
• Understanding of project management process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Manages and directs work efforts of junior staff.
• Displays collaborative and professional work ethic.
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