Project Architect - Architecture & Design

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in architecture

REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: JacobsWyper Architects (JWA) , a full-service design firm serving a variety of market sectors, is seeking a qualified designer who aligns with our values to join our award-winning architectural, planning, and interior design firm. We seek professionals to work across our Philadelphia, PA, Raleigh, NC, and Austin, TX offices who will bring knowledge, experience, and expertise to the role of Project Architect. This role will be an integral part of the design team for learning environments, research facilities, and other specialty projects for a broad range of clients across the Science & Tech, Private Commercial, and Educational sectors.

The Project Architect will focus on planning and execution of projects from inception through completion. Collaborate with other team members and occasionally review the work of team members and/or consultants while developing design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project.

Engage all phases of a project, from concept to close-out, for projects of various scales and technical complexities.

Collaborate and contribute to construction document production

Conduct/lead preliminary review of all drawings, specifications, code analysis, material selections, and specifications before finalizing with the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge

Meet with the Project Manager or the Partner-In-Charge on a regular basis to ensure projects are executed according to clients’ goals and expectations.

Manage and report staffing deficiencies and needs to the Project Manager or Partner-in-Charge.

Lead programming and lab planning workshops

Kick off Lab Planning projects, coordinating multiple vendors and consultants.

Coordinate equipment and utility needs with the client and engineering consultants

Perform code analysis and specify architectural systems.

Identify and employ methods for improving the quality of documentation for the firm to mitigate risk

Advocate for teamwork, superior client service, and design excellence, and encourage team members and consultants to keep these as a priority throughout the duration of a project

Project experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries is preferred.

Experience writing specifications and the ability to teach this skill to less experienced designers

Solid understanding of building and life safety code

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus

Project-related travel when needed

We are in the business of transformation. And we work not just for the love of architecture and design, but to satisfy our calling to improve the quality of life in our communities, both today and in the sustainable future. Our process is collaborative by design.

We value and develop long-term partnerships with clients across a broad range of industries and institutions. By leveraging the design intelligence of the group, and making connections across industries and disciplines, we see farther than any of us could alone. We have a culture that values responsiveness, hard work, creative problem solving and design excellence, and a respect for the environment we inhabit. We are able and responsible designers and partners, creating environments that we need and use, supporting the life of our community.

JacobsWyper Architects provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.