Metcalfe Architecture & Design Senior Project Architect Philadelphia, PA · Full time

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METCALFE a growing, Philadelphia, PA based, international award-winning, experience design firm of 21 people that focuses on cultural institutions-schools, museums, arboreta, public spaces in healthcare and nature playgrounds is seeking a Senior Project Architect. 

This opportunity is a unique and will include aspects of project management and management of a small team too! The ideal candidate has 7+ yrs. of architectural experience and has led the day-to-day management of the production of architectural design work from schematic design to contract documents. This is an amazing opportunity doing unusual work in a high-performing, results-driven, casual dress, and dog-friendly environment.

Metcalfe offers a completive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work remote a couple days a week is optional after training.

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Senior Project Architect Responsibilities

(This role is roughly 70% Project Architect and 30% Project Management)

Project Architect Responsibilities (70%):

• Assist in the development of architectural design and the preparation of construction documents including drawings and specification while collaborating with senior staff and supervising a small team.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, engineers, and vendors to ensure coordination of project requirements and collaborate if necessary.
• Responsible for product research and coordinating of technical aspects of the design of the project.
• Follow client or corporate standards for project production and review.
• Develop presentations, designs, and technical solutions through all phases of the project.
• Produce conceptual renderings for project and presentation purposes.
• Develop drawing sets issued for permitting, pricing, and construction during the CD phase and review shop drawings submittals during the CA phase.

Project Management Assistance Responsibilities (30%):

• Help oversee the architectural process from initial design to the completion of construction. 
• Manage budget for assigned projects.
• Manage small projects to ensure client specifications and expectations are fulfilled. 
• Maintain project files, including correspondence, drawings, and material samples. 
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of all drawings and specifications. 
• Ensure the project follows all codes and construction standards.  
• Communicate with clients and contractors.  
• Assist to develop and maintain project cost reports and schedules. 
• Assist in writing proposals and prepare RFQ and RFP response documents.  
• Prepare construction status reports as well as monitor and update construction schedules.  
• Attend client and zoning meetings as needed.  

Senior Project Architect Qualifications:

• Must be a licensed Architect
• 7-10 yrs. of architectural experience
• Revit and CAD experience
• Sketchup and/or Rhino experience
• Knowledge of the construction cycle
• Excellent writing skills
• Adobe suite experience

Benefits:

• PTO
• Vacation
• Medical insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Parental leave
• Short-term disability insurance

Compensation range: 75K-90K

***Resume is required for consideration.