Senior/Project Architect

Senior/Project Architect

Position Purpose

As a Senior/Project Architect, you'll drive the architectural documentation for our projects from initial concept to project close out. Working hand-in-hand with the Principal Architect and Business Development Managers, you'll actively engage with clients and stakeholders to grasp their vision, then collaborate with the integrated PSI team in crafting exceptional solutions. Your responsibilities will span the full project lifecycle, leveraging your expertise in the areas listed below.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Architectural

• Use REVIT in architectural design and Bluebeam Revu in coordination.
• Assist/manage the production efforts on projects/designs.
• Assist with preliminary program assessments.
• Lead development of construction documents, code study, and manage construction administration for the architectural team.
• Work directly with Principal Architect and school administration to determine project needs and goals.
• Collaborate with Principal Architect/Business Development Managers on project procurement.

Technical

• Assist with Architectural Design: Work hand-in-hand with the Principal Architect to develop design concepts, ensuring alignment with client vision, project goals, and all regulatory requirements.
• Technical Detailing & Documentation: Produce comprehensive, accurate, and coordinated construction documents.
• Building Systems Integration: Apply your strong knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and other building systems, effectively coordinating with in-house engineers and consultants to seamlessly integrate these into the architectural design.
• Building Codes & Regulations Mastery: Navigate complex local, state, and national building codes, zoning ordinances, accessibility standards (e.g., ADA), and life safety regulations, expertly handling agency reviews and permitting processes.
• Construction Administration & Site Observation: Oversee construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFIs, ASIs, and change orders. You'll conduct site observations to ensure construction adheres to design intent and quality standards.
• Sustainable Design Principles: Integrate environmentally responsible solutions, applying sustainable design strategies and knowledge of certifications like LEED, CO-CHPS, WELL or similar.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in essential architectural software (Revit, basic Auto-CAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite)

Communication and Collaboration

• Attend and collaborate in all required project meetings and presentations.
• Assist with presenting to customers in design and board meetings.
• Coordinate with internal engineering team, estimators and construction managers.
• Communicate with outside consultants regarding projects.
• Work with Principal Architect and BDMs to develop and execute strategies to procure new work.

Behavioral Competencies

Core Competencies

• Integrity – Act with integrity; truthfulness, fairness, and honesty.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed customer expectations.
• Compassion – Conduct oneself as a steward of PSI, supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – Take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.

Position Specfic Competencies

• Leadership – See the bigger picture and organize a team to achieve the goal.
• Pace and Variety of Activities -- Faster than average pace in a changing environment.
• Focus -- Very detail-oriented and efficient is of utmost importance.
• Communication and Collaboration -- Communication will be friendly and persuasive. Will project enthusiasm and promote team participation.
• Integrity – Acts in an honest, trustworthy, high integrity manner; makes and keeps commitments.
• Creativity – Completes responsibilities and tasks in a creative, original, and innovative manner.
• Goal Oriented – Drives to meet goals in a motivated and self-directed way; works hard with limited supervision. Acts in an eager way to learn and accept challenges. Performs assigned tasks and completes work on schedule.
• Detail Oriented – Desire to support team members in a way that is detail oriented and accurate. Displays time management during the completion of tasks and responsibilities.
• Time Management – able to prioritize multiple deadlines and commitments

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work will be performed at the Performance Service office in Wisconsin. There may be occasional travel to client sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Masters or Bachelors in Architecture
• Architect License required.
• Minimum of 7-12 years of documentation experience
• Minimum of 5 years commercial building experience.
• Experience with Design/Build project delivery a plus
• K-12 Design experience a plus.
• Experience in successfully delivering multiple projects.
• Experience and knowledge of building construction technology.

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the individual occupying this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary