Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Lead Project Architect. This position is responsible for project planning, evaluation, design development, technical documentation, and construction review as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Offices: This position can be located in any of these locations: Providence, RI | Middletown, CT | Maitland, FL | Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities
* Prepare conceptual renderings, bidding and construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to conceptualize, design, and execute projects
* Partner with Senior Architect, and project management staff on current/upcoming projects
* Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
* Visit work sites to assess and understand project conditions
* Technical report writing and presentation work
* Keep current with continuing education credits as required for maintaining professional license
* Mentor junior-level staff as needed
Essential Functions
* Strong design and graphics skills
* Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
* Able to build strong collaborative relationships with coworkers
* Possesses excellent attention to detail
* Knowledge of architectural discipline standards, codes, and systems
* Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines efficiently
Experience
* Minimum 5 years Architecture work experience in an engineering environment
* Prior experience working on municipal projects in the design-bid-build delivery method/approach is preferred
* Must be proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
* Revit proficiency strongly preferred
Certifications
* Registered Architect
* NCARB Certification
Education
* BS Degree in Architecture
Your Benefits
Wright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
* Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
* Mental health and well-being benefit
* Paid volunteer hours
* 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
* Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
* Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
* Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
Best in Class Engagement
Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by a nationally respected third party, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.