Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join a well-established commercial general contractor with a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This position will play an important role in coordinating architectural design, construction documentation, and project execution across industrial, manufacturing, municipal, medical, aviation, and retail markets.
The ideal candidate has strong technical architectural knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with owners, consultants, project managers, engineers, and field personnel to deliver high-quality projects from concept through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural design development and construction documentation for commercial projects.
Coordinate architectural plans, specifications, and design details with engineering consultants and other project stakeholders.
Collaborate with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and field teams to ensure designs align with project budgets, schedules, and constructability requirements.
Review drawings and specifications to identify design conflicts, inconsistencies, and potential construction challenges.
Participate in preconstruction planning, design coordination meetings, and project reviews.
Communicate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure architectural documents comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
Assist with permitting, plan reviews, and responses to requests for information (RFIs).
Evaluate proposed design changes and assist with resolving field-related design issues.
Support quality assurance and quality control throughout design and construction.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining documentation accuracy, deadlines, and project standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
Professional architectural license preferred or required, depending on project responsibilities.
5+ years of experience in architecture, design coordination, or commercial construction.
Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, municipal, medical, aviation, or retail projects preferred.
Strong understanding of construction documents, building systems, building codes, and construction processes.
Experience coordinating with general contractors, engineering consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with additional design and construction software is beneficial.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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