Senior Project Architect

Posted on 8/25/2023

1,001-5,000 employees

We design solutions that help people continuously flourish.

Company Overview

As an integrated design firm, we do a lot of things. But at our core, we help people continuously flourish. We leverage the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientiﬁc discoveries or the “next big idea” in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. We do this through a design approach we created called Living-Centered Design. Our approach realizes that to create a world where people continuously flourish, we must address the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment.

Locations

Houston, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Communications

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Architecture & Civil Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program required
Minimum 15 years of related professional experience. Experience includes 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects and at least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional or commercial projects
Demonstrated focus on quality
Current Architectural Registration in the United States required
LEED accreditation preferred
Knowledge of building codes and requirements
Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential
Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software
We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives
We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you

Responsibilities

Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion
Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support
Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service
Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations
Engage in and contributes to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves project-related issues
Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes
Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process
Work in collaboration with Project Design Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team
Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion
Lead the integration of the project's building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution
Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations
Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project
Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent
Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables
Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings
Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals
Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards
Meets established utilization target
Perform other duties as assigned

CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Architect based in our Houston, TX office. Look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience, make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will perform in a Senior Project Architect role and will be responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables, and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion.
Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support.
Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service.
Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations.
Engage in and contributes to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves project-related issues.
Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes.
Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process.
Work in collaboration with Project Design Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team.
Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion.
Lead the integration of the project’s building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution.
Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations.
Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project.
Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent.
Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables.
Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings.
Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals.
Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards.
Meets established utilization target.
Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program required.
Minimum 15 years of related professional experience. Experience includes 5 years in increasingly responsible roles in construction documentation on institutional and/or commercial projects and at least 3 years in a responsible role in construction administration on large institutional or commercial projects.
Demonstrated focus on quality.
Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
LEED accreditation preferred.
Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.

As a Federal Contractor, CannonDesign is required to comply with President Biden’s Executive Order 14042. Therefore, as a condition of employment, all employees must provide proof of receipt of a full COVID-19 vaccination unless qualified for a valid medical or religious accommodation.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.