What is a Project Architect?
A Project Architects is a licensed professional that creates, designs, draws and develops solutions for residential and commercial buildings. This person oversees several large projects and coordinates budgets, timelines, personnel and project materials. The Project Architects meets regularly with Developers, Engineers and Construction leaders for high-level management of resources.
What does a Project Architect typically do?
- Oversee multiple large-scale residential and commercial building types
- Meets regularly with peers including engineers, designers, and construction project managers
- Creates photo-realistic drawings using 3D software tools including Autodesk Revit and Adobe Illustrator
- Creates presentations for review to city council, developers, and property owners
Career Track for an Project Architect
A Project Architect will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture and licensed thru the AIA or NCARB. Upon graduation, the Architect often begins as an Intern Architect, Architectural Designer, and Architect. This path is ideal for becoming a team leader and eventually firm principal. Many Project Architects decide to start their own company and work independently, or build a staff of designers and architects over time.
Architectural professionals are encourage to continue lifelong education to learn new architecture theories, trends and technology. Networking is very helpful in one’s career in order to gain new customers and keep up-to-date on best practices in the field.
What Makes a Project Architect Successful?
- Creativity to see solutions to difficult building environments and location limitations
- Strong attention to details around drawings, budgets and timelines
- Ability to communicate clearly and motivate project teams
- Great presentation skills to review designs, project scope and final products
Project Architect Compensation
Project Architect Job Description
Are you an accomplished Architect who enjoys leading all aspects of commercial projects? Do you enjoy making a significant impact at a smaller firm?
Konik is partnering with a well-established Architectural firm with expertise in public sector work for the upper Midwest seeking a Project Architect. The Project Architect will support a Project Manager in completing new construction, remodeling, and addition projects on schedule and within budget.
Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401K match, profit sharing, bonus, and an on-site fitness center.
As a Project Architect, you’ll be empowered to:
- Collaborate with Project Managers to complete projects on time and within budget
- Provide expertise during client meetings
- Create feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and site plans.
- Works in all stages of a project from SD, DD, CD to CA
- Consult with engineering and consultants
- Manage drawing sets and guide Intern Architects and Drafters to ensure accuracy in drawings
This firm believes architecture exerts a significant influence upon our communities, and this principle empowers them to deliver exceptional quality projects. They’re passionate about exceeding customer expectations and uplifting their community through their results.
You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture; Registration is a plus
- 4 – 15 years+ experience
- Experienced with Revit and MS Office; Sketchup, InDesign, Photoshop, Bluebeam a plus
- Proficient knowledge and understanding of building codes, design, and construction
- High-level communication skills
- Experience working on State, Federal, and publicly bid projects is ideal