Project Architect - Sustainability
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation within projects for clients in Science & Tech, Private Commercial, and Education sectors. Assist with client coordination to determine sustainability goals, analyze designs for recommendations, and facilitate LEED certification documentation. Collaborate on all phases from concept to close-out, supervise small to medium teams, and manage project schedules and deliverables. Conduct preliminary reviews of drawings, specifications, and code analysis before finalization. Lead client meetings and interface with consultants while advocating for design excellence and superior client service.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and/or master's degree in architecture
- 6 or more years of experience, with a focus on Sustainability
- Substantial knowledge of sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation and the ability to teach these to less experienced staff
- Professional sustainability credentials such as a LEED AP or credentials in another rating system (WELL, AP, LFA, etc.)
- Passion and enthusiasm for sustainable design. Ability to engage others in thoughtful discussion about sustainability and have experience supporting this through educational activities, career pathway, and professional credentials
- 5+ years of experience in an architecture office with at least 2 years of experience of sustainability consulting
- Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing large amounts of information with the ability to use sound and independent judgment
- Proficient knowledge and use of building and life safety code
- Proven ability to support/lead sustainable design consulting during the concept, design, implementation, and construction phases
- Willingness to self-educate and educate others about sustainable design strategies and tools
- Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process
- Proficiency in Revit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Desired Qualifications
- Professional architectural license preferred, but not required
- Project experience with clients in sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries is preferred but not required
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus
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