Lead Project Architect
Array Architects
Conshohocken, PA
Art / Design / Entertainment, Information Technology
The Role in Brief
Array is seeking a Lead Project Architect to join us as we continue to set the standard for excellence in healthcare design. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, design sensitive, and has excellent organizational and communication skills. The Project Architect should possess the ability to work as an integral part of a project team, ensuring the translation of design intent into construction documentation.
- Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
- Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
- Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and well executed.
- Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions and independently performs assignments. May devise new approaches to problems encountered and discuss same with project manager.
- Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM) or other 3D model.
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
- Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
- May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.
- Performs as Team Leader on certain projects.
- May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture required, Master's degree preferred.
- 5-10 years experience. Healthcare experience preferred.
- LEED Green Associate Accreditation required (within twelve months of employment); LEED AP preferred.
- Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Knowledge of architectural building systems.
- Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
- Proficiency in Revit.
- Experience spec writing in e-spec.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in team environment
About the company
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Since 1983, Array Architects has been recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in the design of healthcare facilities and offers a full complement of knowledge-based services including planning, architecture, interior design and advisory services from our eight office locations. Our devotion to a healthcare-exclusive practice springs from our belief in the power of design to improve patient outcomes, maximize operational efficiencies, increase staff satisfaction and provide remarkable results for our clients.
Our unique project delivery approach transcends conventional design services and focuses on sustainable solutions for today’s evolving healthcare environment. We at Array begin each project by establishing a thorough understanding of our client’s particular needs and goals. Only then can we begin to generate informed, real-world possibilities reinforced by our wealth of experience, insight and proven methods.
What differentiates Array? There’s a degree of compassion, empathy and sensitivity that goes into every project that we touch. It’s designing a nurse station with sight lines to every patient. It’s building a Behavioral Health facility without corners, so that patients are safe. It’s translating the operational needs through the technical details to fine tune the lighting system in a neonatal unit so caregivers can match the lighting to each baby’s stage of development. It is a deeper understanding, honed through relationships spanning decades. That’s what sets us apart.
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