CannonDesign is hiring a
Senior Project Architect

Summary

Join our team as a Technical Lead for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects. As a leader of authority with expert-level knowledge, you will be responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content, coordinating work with all disciplines, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field required
• Minimum 12 years of related professional experience. Experience includes 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects and at least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional or commercial projects
• Experience working on large projects is a plus
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required. LEED accreditation preferred
• Must be able to lead large, complex or multiple projects
• Must have strong subject matter expertise
• Must possess strong business acumen
• Demonstrated focus on quality
• Strong technical leadership with knowledge of building codes and requirements
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential
• Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software
• Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion
• Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support
• Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations
• Engage in and contribute to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves project-related issues
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes
• Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process
• Work in collaboration with Project Design Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team
• Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion
• Lead the integration of the project’s building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution
• Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project
• Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent
• Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables
• Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings
• Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals
• Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards
• Meets established utilization target
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary range: $129,000 to $161,250 annually
• Discretionary bonuses
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time summer hours
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs