Job Description
ARCHITECT I
The individual in this role applies advanced concepts and designs to a variety of projects across varying market sectors, managing and guiding the well-being and productive functioning of CPL’s architectural design teams.
The Architect I is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and recommending technical design solutions that meet and exceed client needs for any assigned project. Reporting to a Project Manager or Principal, you provide consultation throughout the planning, design, and coordination of complex assignments and carry out novel assignments requiring the development of new/improved techniques and procedures. In this position, you are moderately independent and work on complex small to moderate-size projects.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and other 3D visualization tools
Comprehension of governing codes, standards, and project planning processes
Ability to collaborate both independently and as part of a project team, often on multiple projects concurrently
Strong interpersonal skills, which you utilize over the phone, in person, and via email correspondence with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Foundational knowledge of construction methods/materials and sustainable design strategies
You earned a professional degree in architecture and have at least four (4) years of related work experience - or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Professional Licensure
LEED and WELL accreditation are a plus, but not required
CORE DUTIES
Coordinate architectural work throughout each step of the project, designating tasks to team members and managing workloads
Participate in client meetings throughout all phases of design and construction
Conduct design and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other disciplines and practice teams
Write/edit architectural specifications using independent analyses and design knowledge
Check-in with Project Managers at each project milestone to ensure design quality control/assurance
Research codes, guidelines, and regulations governing best design practices
Coordinate and submit all multi-disciplinary documents for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) approval, bidding and construction
Play an active role in construction administration, encompassing supplemental instruction generation, construction change directive, change order creation and the preparation of request for information (RFI) responses
Endeavor to spread awareness of CPL’s brand throughout the region
CORE COMPETENCIES
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focused