Project Architect

BDG Architects has an immediate need for a talented, creative, and motivated Project Architect. This is a full-time position that will be based out of our Charlotte, NC office. A minimum of 5 years of experience and licensed to practice architecture within an NCARB jurisdiction of the United States is required.

Roles and Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Be responsible for project management to ensure projects are completed on time, are within budget, of high quality and fulfill client expectations.
• Maintain communication with the project team, the Principal-in-Charge and operations management.
• Establish and improve project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Coordinate and track project budgets and schedules.
• Assist in preparation of fee proposals and agreements with the owner and consultants.
• Manage and oversee work of project team and provide direction and organization.
• Ensure efficient project delivery and quality from programming through project closeout.
• Coordinate monthly billing with accounting department.
• Act as primary client contact for specific projects, ensure client development and satisfaction and assist to secure ongoing work.
• Supervise and manage work of project team members to provide direction, organization, and quality control reviews.
• Supervise and support production staff, conduct reviews to improve staff performance and assist in establishing training activities.
• Manage and assist with work on all phases of various architectural projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings and review production drawings and specifications.
• Participate in monthly billing with accounting department.
• Act as peer client contact to assist in development of and ensure implementation of client established processes and procedures. The Program Architect must also write reports to keep the client informed about the status of the overall program and specific projects.
• Supervise and support production staff, conduct reviews to improve staff performance and assist in establishing training activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Completion of a professional architecture degree program.
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an architectural office is required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capability.
• Excel in collaboration and team building.
• Strategic thinking to address issues and new concepts in design, production of documents, and development of detailing.
• Demonstrated ability to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in software applications including Revit, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Education:

• Completion of professional architecture degree program
• State Licensure(s)

BDG Architects offers a comprehensive benefit package with options for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and the ability to participate in a 401K program. We also offer paid holidays and paid personal time off. Located in NASCAR Plaza in the heart of Charlotte, our office is walkable to museums, multiple sporting arenas, and many unique restaurants. Access to 24/7 Downtown parking (paid by BDG), dry cleaning, and complimentary fitness center (hopefully re-opening soon post-Covid) are among the amenities available to employees. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic growing firm submit your letter of interest, resume and work samples in pdf format to resumes@bdgllp.com. Please, no phone calls.