Project Architect

Department: Craft & Product

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Embody Pfluger’s core values. Consistently demonstrate the principles of Do What’s Right, Build Synergy, Make a Difference, and Never Settle in all professional activities.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop a coherent design concept and narrative. Ensure that the project story, guiding principles, and design intent are maintained throughout the architectural process.
• Lead the design of architectural documents from schematic design through construction documents, maintaining alignment with quality and technical standards. 
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers in developing a work plan and managing project schedules, resources, and budgets. Ensure that projects remain on track and in scope and continue to refine work plan and staffing as needed. 
• Lead internal coordination of technical staff as well as consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with project objectives. 
• Actively cultivate and support strong client relationships, participating in client meetings and interviews. Maintain high client satisfaction throughout a project.
• Lead the creation of addenda and other related bid phase documentation.
• In support of Project Managers, help lead site visits, field reports, and construction administration tasks. Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• During the construction phase, oversee the architectural team’s review of submittals and answer contractor’s questions about construction documents. Represent the firm in owner-architect-contractor meetings when required. 
• Oversee code compliance and coordinate with regulatory agencies for approvals. 
• Drive research on building systems, materials, and technologies to support an innovative design process.
• Lead internal design reviews and pin ups from the schematic design stage onward. Provide constructive technical feedback during all project stages to improve design solutions.
• During post-occupancy evaluation, oversee lessons-learned discussions and record insights. Collaborate with other Project Architects to ensure learnings are relayed to other staff members, captured within company standards, and incorporated into future projects. 
• Partner with the Project Manager to lead the end-of-phase review and coordination of all documents and disciplines related to his/her responsibility of work.
• Participate in and lead one or more project teams, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the production of construction documents. 
• Serve as a key leader within the organization, contributing to strategic initiatives and the advancement of the firm. 
• Coach and support junior staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development in technical skills. Support architectural staff in pursuit of licensure and provide opportunities to earn AXP hours. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Alignment with Pfluger’s purpose of “inspiring people to create a more meaningful human experience,” with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of architecture principles and practices. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in projects of above-average size and complexity, ensuring excellence, technical accuracy, and timely delivery. 
• Extensive experience producing detailed construction documents and specifications. 
• Experience in educational projects is required.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential. Experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products is highly preferred. 
• Strong project-level leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships both internally and externally and effectively lead project teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong organization skills and attention to detail. 
• Extensive knowledge of building codes, regulations, construction processes, and project documentation. 
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, engineers, and contractors, to align on project objectives and standards. 
• Ability and prior experience overseeing and guiding project teams.  
• Professional degree in Architecture is required. 
• Licensed Architect in the state of Texas is required. 
• Minimum of eight years of architectural experience. 

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