Senior Project Assistant

Senior Project ArchitectAs a Senior Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities: Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design. Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals. Lead and participate in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications. Oversee and manage Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.

Direct project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards. Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants. Communicate with clients related to project technical matters. Oversee project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.

Ensure effective and efficient of team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities. Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work. Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews. Lead collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.

Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance. Mentor staff and provide oversight of assignments.High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications Proficiencies Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes Site analysis Preliminary design studies Contract documents Specifications Construction contract administration Project team organization and management Consultant coordination Client communication Software Advanced Revit Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting Microsoft Office Suite and 365 Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio Licensure/Certifications/Education LEED GA within 6 months of hire Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation Architectural license Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required