Architect I

ARCHITECT I 

The individual in this role applies advanced concepts and designs to a variety of projects across varying market sectors, managing and guiding the well-being and productive functioning of CPL’s architectural design teams. 

The Architect I is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and recommending technical design solutions that meet and exceed client needs for any assigned project. Reporting to a Project Manager or Principal, you provide consultation throughout the planning, design and coordination of complex assignments and carry out novel assignments requiring the development of new/improved techniques and procedures. In this position, you are moderately independent and work on complex small to moderate-size projects. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

• You earned a professional degree in architecture and have at least four (4) years of related work experience - or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Professional licensure

• Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and other 3D visualization tools 

• Comprehension of governing codes, standards, and project planning processes  

• Ability to collaborate and both independently and as part of a project team, often on multiple projects concurrently 

• Strong interpersonal skills, which you utilize over the phone, in person and via email correspondence with clients, consultants and internal teams 

• Foundational knowledge of construction methods/materials and sustainable design strategies 

• LEED and WELL accreditation are a plus, but not required 

CORE DUTIES 

• Coordinate architectural work throughout each step of the project, designating tasks to team members and managing workloads 

• Participate in client meetings throughout all phases of design and construction 

• Conduct design and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other disciplines and practice teams 

• Write/edit architectural specifications using independent analyses and design knowledge   

• Check in with Project Managers at each project milestone to ensure design quality control/assurance 

• Research codes, guidelines and regulations governing best design practices 

• Coordinate and submit all multi-disciplinary documents for authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) approval, bidding, and construction 

• Play an active role in construction administration, encompassing supplemental instruction generation, construction change directive, change order creation and the preparation of request for information (RFI) responses 

• Endeavor to spread awareness of CPL’s brand throughout the region 

CORE COMPETENCIES    

• Collaborates 

• Communicates Effectively 

• Customer Focused 

• Financial Acumen