We seek an entrepreneurial-minded Architect/Project Manager who seeks an opportunity to create better urban environments.  The Architect/Project Manager will develop innovative designs that integrate complex municipal infrastructure systems to realize sustainable and resilient facilities - including administration buildings, laboratories, process buildings, and educational outreach centers for the water industry.

The Architect/Project Manager will assist with business development by meeting with clients and stakeholders to advance architectural services and expand resiliency initiatives that focus on equitable development.  Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Architects, the Architect/Project Manager will assist in the preparation of renderings, plans, specifications, and cost opinions for design projects as well as perform project management duties for interdisciplinary teams.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and/or assist with new business opportunities.
• Provide architectural design services for municipal facilities including water treatment, water resource recovery, and solid waste handling facilities.
• Prepare conceptual designs and document building program requirements.
• Prepare code summaries, plans, elevations, sections, details, specifications, and cost opinions for design projects.
• Prepare 3-dimensional models, renderings, and walk-throughs.
• Document resiliency and sustainability performance using key-performance indicators, LEED, and Envision.
• Perform field data collection in conjunction with design projects.
• Provide office services during construction for related projects.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Professional Degree in Architecture (B. Arch) is required. 

Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional related experience.  REVIT and AutoCAD skills are required. Capabilities in SketchUp, Photoshop, and Twilight are a plus.

Certifications and Licenses: Professional degree from a NAAB-accredited program, and license to practice from one of the U.S. registration boards will provide pathway to NCARB certification.  Accredited as a LEED AP and/or ENV SP, highly preferred.  

Additional Requirements and Experience in:

• Visual communication
• Workshop facilitation
• Sustainability and resiliency
• Risk Assessments and Hazard Mitigation
• Building codes and standards
• Master Planning
• Community Development

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead, manage and mentor.
• Ability to meet with clients and discuss new business opportunities.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team on interesting and complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Preference to work in a team environment.