Project Architect - Higher Education

ABOUT HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

As a Project Architect, you will lead a range of project types from early design through construction. This role requires proven proficiency in technical development, code compliance, consultant coordination, and documentation management. You are expected to work with increasing autonomy while receiving guidance from senior staff on complex or high-risk project elements.

You should be highly organized and effective at communicating goals and strategies, with the ability to guide and mentor members of the project team. This position offers the opportunity to apply your experience in the production and coordination of documentation for large-scale institutional and higher education projects with complex team structures. The role supports the technical success of projects within assigned Market Sectors and may serve as Architect of Record for appropriate work scopes.

• Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code compliance in accordance with the HED Design Process
• Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across all disciplines
• Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for permitting and approvals
• collaborate with the Division of the State Architect (DSA), University of California system, and California State University system
• Conduct material, product, and building systems research to inform detailing and specification development
• Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports
• May serve as Architect of Record for projects as determined by project leadership, and sign/seal documents as appropriate
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards.[MM1]

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree and Architecture licensure required
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience with demonstrated technical proficiency required
• Experience managing construction document sets and consultant coordination required
• Proficiency in Revit required
• NCARB certification preferred
• LEED Accreditation preferred
• Experience with UpCodes and RIB Speclink preferred
• Familiarity with large scale, high-rise residential/student housing projects a preferred
• Proven experience in collaborating with the Division of the State Architect (DSA), University of California system, and California State University system preferred

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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