Project Architect

Licensed architect with experience leading a project team and coordinating all disciplines of a building project

Our 5-10 year, mid-level architects are emerging leaders. Your role is to oversee and coordinate the entire project design process across multiple projects simultaneously, working both independently and teamed with other senior architects. You will be interacting with clients daily and responsible for managing design and document production, achieving client satisfaction, producing and maintaining project schedules, and managing project profitability.

• Carries out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing full resources of the firm.
• Integrates and coordinates all disciplines into the building project.
• Meets the project design schedule and design construction budgets.
• During the design phase, maintains contact with the client, attends all design meetings and keeps the project manager or principal-in-charge fully apprised of design development as well as any decisions that may affect the design schedule, design budget or construction budget.
• Performs zoning ordinance and building code analyses and applies the provisions of these items as they affect compliance depicted within the construction documents.
• Performs various project coordination duties: may assist project manager or principal-in-charge in project analysis, programming, site analysis, scheduling and establishing project objectives; coordinates activities of all professional disciplines assigned to the project; assists in the identification of the client’s expectations for quality, price and schedule.
• Various design‐related duties: participates in the conceptual, schematic and design development phases; works closely with the designer in providing a professional point of contact with the client during the design process; provides project manager or principal-in-charge with input in establishing and monitoring project budget and schedule; assists in creation of packages for conceptual, first review and second review; coordinates work of designers and interior designers.
• Maintains continual client communication during construction document preparation; maintains contact as a liaison between the client and the company; guides the owner’s representatives, their outside consultants and their resources as necessary.
• Assists with construction document preparation: maintains the information flow to the project team; assures that construction documents accurately reflect the contract scope and design intent; reviews construction documents periodically to ensure accuracy; coordinates all technical information from vendors and owners; coordinates building code reviews with appropriate agencies; conducts reviews with the client; represents the architect of record; coordinates with the project manager or principal-in-charge in determining construction and early bid document requirements.
• Manages construction bidding process in competitive bidding scenario.
• Assists with project turnover to construction administration personnel to ensure a smooth transition.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited architectural program, or Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an NAAB-accredited School of Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience after obtaining professional license to include coordination of multiple projects, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience on commercial projects in the $5-$10MM construction value.
• NCARB certification a plus.

ADCI offers a comprehensive compensation package, a team-oriented environment and challenging work assignments. Our team has designed award-winning projects across the United States, particularly for the hospitality and leisure markets. Our culture is rooted in a deep sense of family. We provide opportunities for mentorship and professional development within the context of a flexible work environment.

• 401k with 3% company contribution upon eligibility
• Health, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  
• Relocation stipend for strong candidates
  
• Up to 120 hours of PTO
  
• Signing Bonus potential
• Annual bonus based on company performance
  
• Salary based on experience and potential
  

ADCI has offices in Lake Delton, WI and Madison, WI. If you are interested in becoming part of our award-winning team, please submit your cover letter and resume to HR@adcidesign.com or upload below for consideration.