Website metarch_design Metcalfe Architecture & Design
Job Overview
This opportunity is unique and will include aspects of project management and management of a small team, too! The ideal candidate has 7+ yrs. of architectural experience and has led the day-to-day management of the production of architectural design work from schematic design to contract documents. This is an amazing opportunity to do unusual work in a high-performing, results-driven, casual dress and dog-friendly environment.
METCALFE, a growing, Philadelphia, PA-based, international award-winning, experience design firm of 21 people that focuses on cultural institutions-schools, museums, arboreta, public spaces in healthcare, and nature playgrounds, is seeking a Senior Project Architect.
This opportunity is unique and will include aspects of project management and management of a small team, too! The ideal candidate has 7+ yrs. of architectural experience and has led the day-to-day management of the production of architectural design work from schematic design to contract documents. This is an amazing opportunity to do unusual work in a high-performing, results-driven, casual dress and dog-friendly environment.
Metcalfe offers completive salary benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely a couple of days a week is optional after training.
Qualifications
- Must be a licensed Architect
- 7-10 yrs. of architectural experience
- Revit and CAD experience
- Sketchup and/or Rhino experience
- Knowledge of the construction cycle
- Excellent writing skills
- Adobe suite experience
Responsibilities
(This role is roughly 70% Project Architect and 30% Project Management)
Project Architect Responsibilities (70%):
- Assist in the development of architectural design and the preparation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications, while collaborating with senior staff and supervising a small team.
- Communicate with clients, consultants, engineers, and vendors to ensure coordination of project requirements and collaborate if necessary.
- Responsible for product research and coordinating of technical aspects of the design of the project.
- Follow client or corporate standards for project production and review.
- Develop presentations, designs, and technical solutions through all phases of the project.
- Produce conceptual renderings for project and presentation purposes.
- Develop drawing sets issued for permitting, pricing, and construction during the CD phase and review shop drawings submittals during the CA phase.
Project Management Assistance Responsibilities (30%):
- Help oversee the architectural process from initial design to the completion of construction.
- Manage budget for assigned projects.
- Manage small projects to ensure client specifications and expectations are fulfilled.
- Maintain project files, including correspondence, drawings, and material samples.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of all drawings and specifications.
- Ensure the project follows all codes and construction standards.
- Communicate with clients and contractors.
- Assist in developing and maintaining project cost reports and schedules.
- Assist in writing proposals and preparing RFQ and RFP response documents.
- Prepare construction status reports as well as monitor and update construction schedules.
- Attend client and zoning meetings as needed.
Benefits
- PTO
- Vacation
- Medical insurance
- Simple IRA retirement plan
- Parental leave
- Short-term disability insurance
Applications
Please submit your resume to hiring@metarchdesign.com with “Senior Project Architect” in the subject line.
To apply for this job email your details to hiring@metarchdesign.com