Project Architect

About the Role:

Are you a licensed Project Architect with primary leadership skills looking for responsibilities in managing client relationships and project success? Look no further!

Our ideal candidate has the ability to coordinate and run small to moderate scale projects with some complexity. They will assume primary responsibility for the daily activities of the architectural project team, progress of the work and technical quality of the Construction Documents. The successful candidate will be proficient with Revit model creation and capable of recognizing/understanding Revit family content in accordance with company standards. Apply now, if you have the skills and experience to take on this exciting opportunity in Michigan or Florida!

This Architect with some supervision from the Managing Director of Architecture, will assist in the development of the design work; leads in the production of technical drawings and specifications; coordinates the related work of the other disciplines; and assumes in-house construction administration duties on projects of moderate size and complexity.

Has the ability to coordinate and run small to moderate scale projects with some complexity

Experienced in the aspects of construction documents required by the project and responsible for managing and coordinating the production of a complete package of construction documents for assigned projects, according to the overall office and project parameters set by the Principals/PM’s involved.

Prepare and negotiate, along with firm leadership, client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts.

Supervise the assigned project team and assign their work tasks to meet the project schedule.

Be the primary coordinator of communication with the client, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns.

Establish the factual parameters of the design work (e.g., code, site restrictions, budget, and schedule restraints); identify building systems options and related performance and cost criteria; assist in the presentation of design documents.

Assume primary responsibility for the daily activities of the architectural project team, progress of the work and technical quality of the Construction Documents (drawings and specifications).

Accurately produces schematic design, design development and construction documents.

Proficient at architectural graphic standards and construction drawing set organization and development.

Assist the Project Manager in adhering to the project schedule and budget. Identify changes to the scope of the work and related repercussions on project schedule and budget.

Initiate and orchestrate the work of the entire project team (the various engineering and interiors disciplines, and other consultants), and facilitate the timely exchange of information between all project team members.

Perform all in-house construction administration duties: respond to RFI’s, review and approve shop drawings, issue bulletins, etc.; assist in providing field-representation services (at the request of the Project Manager)

Possess/demonstrates thorough knowledge of company standards. Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.

Possess/demonstrates the ability/willingness to accept constructive feedback and mentorship from colleagues to enhance professional development.

Perform related duties as assigned

About the TEAM:

Work hard/Play Hard

Have serious fun

Collaborates with colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary and collaborative design culture across K5’s family of companies.

Represents K5’s core values in spirit and in practice with both internal and external clients.

Participates in and helps to plan K5 events, in-office bar time, holiday parties, recreational sports leagues and other excuses for fun

Behaves consistently with integrity, trust and commitment

Supports the current and future flexible in-office policy

Promotes the office culture and studio mentorship within the office

About You:

EXPERIENCE: (Qualifications)

• 5- 7 plus years related architecture experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams. Familiar with BIM360.
• Knowledgeable with point cloud software (e.g. Autodesk Recap).
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Revit project set-up and workset/model management in accordance with company standards.
• Proficient with Revit model creation and capable of recognizing/understanding Revit family content in accordance with company standards.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Registered Architect is required either State of Michigan and/or Florida
• NCARB AXP completion preferred.
• LEED Certification preferred.
• WELL Building Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions contained in this job description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

Ability to spend most of an 8-hour day sitting, standing and walking at the office

Ability to travel to a different worksite

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements

It is K5 LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.