PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Project Architect (PA) role requires an individual with a passion for housing across a wide spectrum from market rate to affordable to senior housing and who is familiar with the nuances and complexities of each. This individual is nimble and enjoys applying his/her/their talents through all phases of the project, from the earliest of stages including pursuits and proposals, through the construction administration and close-out phases. HED is looking for an architect who thrives in a collaborative working environment, has strong technical and detailing skills, is a critical thinker, fluent in BIM and who possesses the leadership skills necessary to guide the architecture team and the foresight for effective coordination with project collaborators.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Leader and coordinator of small to large scale projects and diverse architecture teams
• Responsible for overall project delivery and oversight to ensure design and technical quality
• Collaborate with engineering and other consultants.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines.
• Mentor staff as necessary within teams to improve project performance and encourage staff professional growth
• Direct staff and develop strategies for project delivery.
• Responsible for the communication of design intent through documentation across schematic design to construction administration phases.
• Responsible for document required code research for project.
• Responsible for material and product research as required for project development.
• Schedule and participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule.
• Coordinate with team to provide written documentation where needed.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Prepare and monitor project status reports as required.
• Create and manage the project work plans and schedules
• Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs with the assistance from the discipline leaders to meet the profit goals established.
• Schedule, coordinate and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance.
• Manage the bidding and construction administration and close-out phases in accordance with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Agreement.
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and execution of the Owner/Architect and/or Sub-Consultant Agreements as required.
• Review invoices for conformance with work progress
• Support Principal-in-Charge and the Business Development team in new pursuits
• Balance project quality with financial performance.
• Maintain excellent project communications with clients and their representatives. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal in Charge or Architecture Discipline Leader.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree
• Architecture license required by successfully passing the ARE.
• California Licensure preferred
• Proficiency utilizing the California Building Code
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum seven years' experience in A/E industry with at least five of those in housing
• Understanding of housing funding mechanisms preferred
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Experience in detailing of Types I, III, and IV
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, MS Project, Concept Board and Deltek preferred
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• A desire to grow, contribute and make a difference

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.