Project Architect

Project Architect Classification: Full-time, exempt Reports to: Director of Design & Production Location: Harrisburg, PA office

SUMMARY OF POSITION The function of the Project Architect is to proactively manage the architectural design and documentation throughout schematic design, design development, and construction document phases. Other functions include assisting with feasibility studies, assisting specification writers, involvement in the bidding phase, supporting construction administration activities, and other tasks as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform technical reviews of drawings and specifications including those prepared by EI Associates as well as any consultants. If requested, solicit and facilitate execution of consultant proposals as required. If requested, examine the Agreement between the Owner and EI Associates to become familiar with the scope of work related to basic services and items that are considered additional services. If requested, attendance as part of a team interviewing for a project. Ensure that design intent, constructability, and code adherence are maintained in the project documents. Attendance at meetings when required with the owner, contractors, construction manager, and agencies during construction. Attendance at evening meetings as required such as school board meetings, land development meetings, zoning meetings, etc. If requested, attend and/or lead construction document meetings and develop associated meeting minutes. Meet with consultants on a regular basis to coordinate the project as well as maintaining the schedule. Responsible for the preparation of working drawings consisting of schematic design, design development, and construction documents with a support team staff in cooperation with the specification writer. Ensure that document standards and office procedures are being followed on each project. Review, coordinate, and respond to RFIs and change directives. Interpret and explain construction codes and LEED® applicability. Communicate clearly, in both oral and written form, and speak effectively in public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Five-year architectural degree from an accredited college or university Five to ten years' experience minimum Proficiency in Autodesk Revit Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications