Project Architect (Architect III)

Lizard Rock Designs, LLC Employer:
Tucson, AZ, USLocation:
Fri, Dec 13 '24Posted on:
$85,000 - $100,000 annually Pay:

Project Architect 

 Lizard Rock Designs is seeking a Project Architect for their growing practice in Tucson, AZ.   This Architect will work directly with the Principal, Project manager and staff architects[SR1]  to oversee schedules, staffing, budgets, and key decision making while also leading his/her own projects. This is an incredible opportunity to step into a newly added senior position with a tight-knit, well-respected firm that has some exciting projects in the pipeline!  Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 5-7 years of professional experience
• Licensure in the state of Arizona preferred, , additional state licenses is a plus
• Proficiency in architectural detailing and an understanding of materials and methods of construction
• Demonstrated ability to complete work plans, review with colleagues, and identify questions, open issues, and incomplete areas
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and delegate 
• Excellent client communication and relationship development skills; interested in listening and designing collaboratively in partnership with the client
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets and milestones
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, or other 3D Modeling software; understanding of setting up construction documents in Revit is important
• Proficiency in Creative Suites (Photoshop, Acrobat) or Bluebeam
• Proficiency in project management software, like Microsoft Project, Asana, or Instagantt is a plus
• Self-starter, motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently
• Detail oriented, strong communicator with high level verbal and written skills; this person will be working with consultants, vendors, clients, and building officials

What we offer: LRD believes in using collaborative design to improve communities of any size, from small elder care homes to large mixed-use projects to entire city districts.  They work with the unique characteristics of the place, culture, and home to create buildings that are rooted to their location.  Above all, they respect their clients’ ideas about their projects and use those ideas as the raw material for our design work.

• This is a lead role that will have impact on processes and growth
• Exciting projects throughout AZ and the southwest that include Senior Living, Multi-Family Housing, Health Facilities, and more
• Stable and well-respected firm with a small, tight-knit, collaborative team
• Growth both in career and new project challenges; they are adding to their teams in response to this growth
• Competitive salary, 100% employer-paid health, dental, and eye coverage for the employee, retirement with matching funds, and more

 [SR1]Working directly under the Principal and Project Manager of the firm, the Project Architect would be responsible for the development of design and construction documents beginning at schematic drawings, coordinating with engineers and other consultants. The Project Architect will assist with overseeing schedules, budgets and key decision making while taking a lead role in his/her own projects.