Project Architect

RM Creative Employer:
Pittsburgh, PA, USLocation:
Wed, Oct 16 '24Posted on:
Full-timeType:

RM Creative is seeking a Project Designer or Project Architect with 5-10 years of experience in all aspects of project design, documentation, and delivery.

RM Creative provides a flexible hybrid work schedule with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while remote work is available on Tuesday and Friday. The benefits package includes a PTO policy that scales with experience and tenure, paid holidays, a 401k plan with employer matching, profit sharing, and a salary aligned with experience level.

RM Creative's portfolio features projects in healthcare, higher education, commercial/corporate interiors across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The office is located in downtown Pittsburgh close to amenities and public transportation. Visit our website at www.rmcreative.com for more information on the firm and our work.

Candidates must be qualified to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture from an accredited program required
• Architecture license not required for Project Designer
• Architecture license required for Project Architect
• Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office
• Competency with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite

Key Competencies:

• Strong design orientation, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills, including the ability to listen carefully and document conversations
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Experience in designing and producing complete sets of construction documents for projects of varied size and complexity
• Proficiency with architectural design and a clear understanding of interior and exterior detailing and contract document production
• Competent knowledge, understanding, and application of building codes and guidelines and typical Client Facility Standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Under limited direction, lead a multi-disciplinary team including design, selection, coordination, architectural and interior detailing, and development of the technical specifications
• Prepare preliminary concept or design sketches
• Perform analysis and review of applicable building codes, guidelines, and typical Client Facility Standards
• Independently prepare plans, elevations, schedules, wall sections, and details and develop design documents within all project phases
• Communicate with other design disciplines to ensure coordination of engineering systems, equipment, and project documents
• Prepare meeting documentation and actively participate in project team meetings. Prepare post-meeting documentation
• Lead project site documentation including physical walk-throughs during design
• Perform contract administration tasks including construction site meetings and punch lists

Key Working Relationships:

• Directs Designers and Interns
• Directed by Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, Sr. Project Architect, or Sr. Project Designer
• Reports to Associates