Project Architect - Higher Education

Project Architect – Higher Education

Kahler Slater is seeking a registered Project Architect who is enthusiastic about leading technical solutions for our Higher Education projects.

Our ideal Project Architect is passionate about the technical needs of higher education, sports, and cultural projects with experience developing and detailing complex projects. As a Project Architect, you have knowledge of a variety of building typologies, construction techniques, sustainability methods, and building technologies. As a key team member, you will contribute to our robust national portfolio, mid-Atlantic clientele, and directly impact our ability to achieve continued market growth.

You will work with a team that is aligned with our open and flexible culture that encourages individual initiative and collaboration. You will build trusting relationships within the team and across Kahler Slater.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of a Project Architect – Higher Education

Project Development

Assists in leading the planning and design phases of significant higher education, sports, recreation, and wellness, projects, generating, and translating design concepts into final architectural solutions
Support Project Manager in project management tasks, focusing on schedule, staffing, and budget
Coordinate the project’s design intent with technical project requirements  

Leadership

Direct and manage the internal and external design team from initial planning through construction administration
Inspire, motivate, and lead project team in client service, design approach, and project delivery
Establish an environment that encourages experimentation, innovation, and design creativity
Contribute to a high level of energy and enthusiasm in the firm, and foster a spirit of collaborative problem solving and design excellence
Represents the team with multiple education, sports, and culture clients, industry partners, contractors, consultants, and public authorities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a Project Architect –– Higher Education:

7+ years of experience as an architectural professional with experience in higher education, sports and/or civic/culture markets
Experience with public and private higher education clients/projects preferred
Professional degree in Architecture
Architectural registration is required
4+ years of Revit production experience, and proficiency utilizing Revit and automation technologies
Experience in the selection of building materials and systems 
Successful team-orientation and collaboration behaviors 
Diligent in seeking solutions to complex problems 
Strong communication skills, spoken, written, and graphic 
Focus on collaboration and cooperation with others, demonstrating project and technical leadership
Highly attentive to client needs    
Ability to coach and be coachable
Able to work effectively under pressure and within restrictive time deadlines and budget parameters while maintaining focus, positive attitude
Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Construction amp; Professional Services Manual (CPSM) Webinar and prior Division of Engineering amp; Buildings (DEB) project experience preferred

Working relationships and scope of a Project Architect – Higher Education:

Report to Team Lead and Project Lead
Collaborate with other design and project team members 
Represent the firm in alignment with Kahler Slater’s core values
Mentor junior staff members 

Working conditions of a Project Architect:

Work is performed in a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment. Occasional travel is expected as it relates to servicing clients and professional development.

Include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio when you apply.

Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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