POSITION TITLE: Project Architect II

POSITION SUMMARY:

CSArch, an A/E firm with offices in Albany and Newburgh, NY is currently seeking a full-time Project Architect for the Albany office. Ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a Licensed Architect. The successful candidate should possess an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Architecture. The candidate must have at least 3 years of Revit experience. The Project Architect II is primarily responsible for the technical and production aspects of medium to large projects from conceptual design through construction closeout.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads in-house design team through development of design and construction documentation process. Could also provide Project Architect support as part of a larger project team on larger projects.
• Develops and coordinates with consultants to produce construction documents.
• Oversees code compliance with applicable codes, standards and guidelines. Informs, directs and trains interns relative to these.
• Develops and coordinates technical specifications. Coordinates with Project Manager, Construction Manager, Client, and/or government agency relative to front end specification documents.
• Adheres to and implements corporate contract documentation procedures and standards as they best apply.
• Responsible for all aspects of construction administration including but not limited to shop drawing/submittal review and coordination, attending project meetings, periodic monitoring of construction sites, interfacing with contractors and clients.
• Supports project management with development of staffing, fee, budget estimating and project scheduling.
• Ensures that Quality Control procedures are being met.
• Will likely supervise small technical staff.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure Requirements: Licensed Architect
• Education Requirements: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years experience as a Licensed Architect
• Computer Skills: Revit- minimum of 3 years experience and other design/presentation software programs; MS Office proficient; use of Adobe products; Submittal Exchange.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented; highly organized; self-motivated; ability to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, delegate, plan, set goals, meet critical deadlines, be accurate, work under pressure; conflict resolution/negotiation skills; team building and leadership skills.
• 40+ hours M-F; overtime as necessary to meet deadlines, travel, driving, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Site observations may involve outdoor weather, year-round, moving mechanical equipment, climbing ladders/scaffolding and observing high area construction activities. Noise level is often loud. Background check may be required. Requires use of hardhat, construction boots, and possibly other safety equipment as required on a construction site.