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SmithGroup

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in Architecture, 10 years' experience, architectural registration, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, client communication skills, and knowledge of engineering systems and construction practices.
  • You will lead a team in creating construction documents, manage daily project coordination, mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and oversee project planning and execution.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
  • LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
  • Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
  • Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Experience leading other architects and project teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
  • Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex healthcare projects.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages.
  • Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
  • Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
  • Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients.
  • Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
  • Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

FAQs

What is the role of a Project Architect at SmithGroup?

The Project Architect is responsible for leading a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex healthcare projects, preparing and coordinating construction document packages, overseeing construction administration activities, and mentoring junior staff.

What qualifications are required for the Project Architect position?

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience, and architectural registration. LEED AP certification is preferred.

What software skills are necessary for this job?

An ideal candidate should have high proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

What type of projects will the Project Architect work on?

The Project Architect will work primarily on complex healthcare projects.

Is there a mentorship component in this role?

Yes, the Project Architect is expected to mentor junior staff and provide oversight on their work.

What benefits does SmithGroup offer its employees?

SmithGroup offers flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, additional paid Fridays off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program with employer matching, and professional development opportunities.

What is the anticipated salary range for this position?

The anticipated salary range for the Project Architect position is $95,000 to $111,000 annually, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus each year.

How can I apply for the Project Architect position?

To apply for this role, please create a profile and submit your application through the SmithGroup career portal.

What is the work environment like at SmithGroup?

The work environment at SmithGroup is collaborative and includes flexible scheduling with a hybrid work model, allowing for both in-office and remote work.

Is experience in healthcare design necessary for the position?

Yes, experience in the healthcare market is required for the Project Architect position.

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SmithGroup

An award-winning, global, integrated design firm on a mission to Design a Better Future.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1853
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets behind decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 19 offices in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,300 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery—giving rise to new and innovative processes and methodologies that are redefining the way we work. Our integrated practice offers depth in all disciplines serving the built and natural environment, including architecture, engineering (coastal, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), landscape architecture, urban design and environmental science. Our specialists—from artists and engineers, to nurses, workplace strategists and beyond—develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. Blending artistry, technology, planning, research and strategy, we partner with clients to up-end disruptors redefining their businesses and solve challenges impacting their worlds. Whether tasked to develop a business model, workflow processes, a campus master plan, a building, an energy model, or a strategic plan, our integrated team of experts relentlessly explores and refines until they arrive at a solution that realizes success at every scale of a project. Our ability to blend aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future—has earned recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over.

Culture & Values

  • Equity

    We believe in creating a design culture grounded in empathy, dignity, and excellence.

  • Passion

    Our passion for design excellence drives us to solve complex, meaningful problems for clients.

  • Sustanibilty

    We design to create a healthy and prosperous future for clients and communities.

  • Curiosity

    We relentlessly explore, test and learn in order to innovate and solve today's emerging challenges.

  • Community

    We are leaders where we live and work. We share our energy, our time, and our knowledge to advance our clients and professions.

  • Integrity

    Trust is the foundation of all great design solutions. The only way to serve our clients and one another is with bedrock integrity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Workplace

    We offer flexible scheduling along with in-office, remote and hybrid work plans

  • 15 Fridays Off

    We enjoy 15 extra Fridays off per year – on top of holidays & basic PTO

  • Compensation & Savings

    401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, commuter benefits & more

  • Health And Well-Being

    Parental leave, domestic partner & same-sex benefits, caregiving resources, coverage for medical, dental, vision, Rx, flex spending options