CDH Partners
Senior Project Architect / Project Manager
A nationally recognized, woman-owned architecture and interior design firm, CDH has an unwavering belief in and passion for solving problems and improving lives through the craft of architectural design.
Our passion for our work and the belief that our work matters empowers us to produce the buildings we promise our clients: places where people are born and restored; educated and graduated; worship and marry; work and live.
DESCRIPTION
CDH is seeking to fill a full-time position of SR Project Architect preferably with experience in education (k-12 and higher ed) with the ability to lead projects from budget to implementation.
The Senior Project Architect is responsible for management of the quality of the design, scheduling and facilitation of design and technical reviews in coordination with the Project Manager or Principal in Charge to ensure the quality of the design and construction. This position is responsible for code research and compliance, production and oversight of the project design and documentation, project specifications, and general document coordination.
This position is typically responsible for the project management and coordination of all sizes of projects under general supervision of Project Architect and/or Project Manager. This position may assist in directing the work of interns, junior staff, and other team members. It is expected that this role will work closely with the Project Manager or Principal in Charge to ensure client satisfaction and approval of the project and the firm. This position is expected to host meetings and to manage communications and coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors for the successful completion of contract documents and construction.
Additional responsibilities may include the assistance in editing contracts and provide support in the creation of proposals. This role is charged with the mentorship of the project architects, design staff, and architectural interns in the development of project management and client management skills.
Works under 20% direct supervision, 80% general supervision during the completion of daily tasks. The role has a targeted 90% utilization rate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produces BIM models in Revit software in order to develop building design concepts
Creates preliminary sketches and drafts the concepts into Revit or other software
Organizes design and contract documents in preparation for presentations and construction
Develops initial stage building programming including all required room types, sizes and proximities for review by Project Architect
Develops building details consistent with building design intent for review by Project Architect/Manager
Develops building designs and space plan layouts from initial design options
Reviews complex shop submittals (i.e. steel shop & millwork drawings) during construction phase for compliance with Contract Documents
Attends and manages site visits during construction to record observations for compliance with Contract Documents and the certification of Pay Applications
Provides code research identifying adopted codes of the authority having jurisdiction and resolves impact on the design and construction documents
Mentors Project Design Staff and Interns in developmental areas in pursuit of their IDP
Assists in marketing and business development to new and existing clients
Knows the traditional roles and responsibilities of each party to design and construction contracts
Manage documents and project filing practices.
Enforce filing protocols and documentation standards
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
License preferred; M. Arch or B. Arch
10 years of experience