Project Architect

About the Company

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. is dedicated to bringing communities to life through innovative design across various sectors including Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, and Convenience. We pride ourselves on our casual “uncorporate” working environment and our commitment to employee well-being.

***This position can be based in Orlando, FL or Ambler, PA***

About the Role

The Architect is responsible for implementing complex architectural projects, including Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bidding, and Construction Administration. Included is coordination with other disciplines. Supervises and ensures team members are trained.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and direct coordination with engineering disciplines, including guidance and direction on types of systems to be used.
• Cost estimating.
• Perform in-depth architectural and engineering coordination quality control checks.
• Assist with Architect I in all responsibilities delineated in their Job Descriptions.
• Advanced skills in research, planning, design, CDs, administration/inspections.
• Promotes sustainable design.
• Seeks and encourages marketing involvement.
• Helps shape office vision and mission.
• Conducts performance reviews.
• Prepare statements of probable cost.
• Signing & sealing.
• Oversee Production of CDs of multiple projects.
• Maintains C&P standards and QC throughout projects.
• Resolves design issues/answers questions.
• Assists PM in setting scope and budget.
• Assists client's interests in public hearings & meetings.
• Capable of running a large-sized project or series of medium projects.
• Assists in bid process.
• Assists in providing full CA services.
• Assists in proposal preparation.
• Mentor, teach and lead.
• Preparation and presentation of design drawings.
• Analyze client problems/problem solving.
• Produce design, CDs, and specifications.
• Complete scope within allotted time/budget.
• Manage permitting process/response to comments.
• Manage bidding procedures.
• Minor field assistance with CA.
• Research and apply applicable codes/Contact w/AHJs.
• Coordinate w/other disciplines, runs kickoff meeting.
• Makes presentations to clients/develop design solutions.
• Resolves technical issues/answers questions.
• Coordinate Peer review and QC of documents.
• Perform in-depth QC review of documents.

Qualifications

The Architect must hold an active architectural license and shall have a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a professional office. This position requires a complete understanding of building construction methods and techniques as well as the major model codes. Final responsibility for the technical quality and success of the project lies with the Architect.

Required Skills

• Advanced skills in research, planning, design, CDs, administration/inspections.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with various disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze client needs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in sustainable design practices.
• Familiarity with various sectors of business including Grocery, Retail, and Senior Living.

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks:

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and of course the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Generous PTO – vacay time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged!
• Sign on bonus.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company sponsored charity events to participate in!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.