Project Architect (Orlando FL)

Location Orlando
Contact name: Brian Stevens

Contact email: bstevens@vtxsolutions.com
Job ref: 684
Published: about 2 years ago

Position Title:  Project Architect

Who are we?

For the past five decades, Client has been building high-quality homes in the most desirable locations across the country and has earned its place among the elite in the industry. They have adapted to the ever-changing home building industry, staying ahead of trends, and nurture a superior culture. Their employees are considered family, and they uphold the values that the founders instilled in them from the beginning, creating an exceptional place to work, inclusive to all.

What is the opportunity?

Licensed Architect that is responsible for managing the architectural production needs for multiple divisions.  This includes coordinating the design development, construction documents and permitting phases of the projects, as well as collaborating with Architectural Business Partners to forecast and plan for future needs. Additionally, the Project Architect will own the division specific product by overseeing quality controls and signing and sealing the construction documents

 

What are the primary responsibilities?

  • Quality Assurance

    • Ability to interpret and apply construction codes to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the public

    • Assist in creation and governance of standards and procedures

    • Encourage and reinforce quality controls through appropriate document checking and employee training

    • Sign and seal construction documents prepared under appropriate supervision, within the assigned divisions

  • Project Coordination

    • Ability to coordinate and motivate Project Leads who are responsible for meeting project success criteria

Projects include new design models, lot specifics, and revisions

    • Ability to provide consistency for all projects within the assigned divisions

    • Adhere to and enforce established standards and procedures

    • Ability to exercise independent judgment

    • Management of outside consultants and ensuring adherence to agreed upon deadlines

  • People Management

    • Provide mentorship

    • Assist in staff hiring and disciplinary decisions

    • Inform performance evaluations as needed

  • Collaboration

o Regular collaboration with the Architectural Business Partner(s) within the assigned divisions

    • Assist other stacks on special projects including code updates, construction detail revisions, design reviews, technology projects and innovation initiatives

  • All other duties as assigned

 

Does this describe you?

  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects

  • Able to plan and prioritize while focusing on detail orientation and effective time management

  • When speaking and writing, uses appropriate grammar, organizes ideas clearly, and articulates ideas concisely

  • Able to work with employees among multiple departments

  • Able to use imagination and new ideas to produce solutions for the department

  • Identifies way to incorporate new practices and ideas into existing framework

 

Do you have these qualifications?

  • Essential:

    • Required Education– Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture

    • Required certifications – Architecture license, NCARB

    • Required Software – Microsoft Office Suite

    • Project Management experience required

    • People Management experience required

    • Architectural and construction knowledge required

    • Ability to influence/collaborate with others including internal resources, consultants and remote teams.

    • 3+ years previous related experience for internal staff

    • 5+ years previous related experience for external candidates

    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

  • Preferred:

    • Additional Preferred (but not required) Software – AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM360