Project Architect III

at  Prime Architects

ABOUT US

Prime Architects is a veteran-owned firm, staffed with seasoned professionals who are guided by a strong set of core values rooted in our commitment to excellence. We have built a reputation for dependability and integrity, earning the trust of esteemed clients such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

JOB SUMMARY

As a critical member of our team, the Project Architect is responsible for overseeing the design and execution of construction documents for our clients. Key responsibilities include working closely with the Project Manager to supervise the Design Team’s design and technical delivery of the construction documents. This role involves meeting with clients and stakeholders to discuss initial construction designs, preparing budgets, creating the final design, and overseeing the entire design process from start to finish.

• Works closely with clients to determine design requirements and preferences.
• Research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects, applying expertise in architectural design, construction detailing, procedures, zoning, building codes, and building materials and systems.
• Produce conceptual plans, renderings, and documentation for client review.
• Plan and program project layouts, coordinating and integrating engineering elements into a cohesive design for client approval.
• Generate comprehensive construction documents for various project phases, including Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, and Detailed Design, while overseeing the activities of team members involved in this process.
• Interface with the project manager, working with multi-disciplinary design teams to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Assist in researching and coordinating materials and products for project specifications, ensuring the best choices for design and functionality.
• Lead and mentor up to three architect interns, providing guidance and support in their professional development while overseeing their contributions to projects to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives.