Project Architect - Sustainability

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA  

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Architecture or Sustainability

REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Professional architectural license preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE: 4-6+ years

 Salary: $69,000 - $86,500 (based on experience)

About JacobsWyper Architects: We are in the business of transformation. Together with our clients and partners, we envision spaces where people are freed to work more productively, make discoveries, and live healthier and more joyful lives.

We love what we do. And we work not just for the love of architecture and design, but to satisfy our calling to improve the quality of life in our communities, both today and in the sustainable future. Our process is collaborative by design.

We value and develop long-term partnerships with clients across a broad range of industries and institutions. By leveraging the design intelligence of the group, and making connections across industries and disciplines, we see farther than any of us could alone. That's how innovation happens.

We have a culture that values responsiveness, hard work, creative problem solving and design excellence, and a respect for the environment we inhabit. We are able and responsible designers and partners, creating environments that we need and use, supporting the life of our community.

Why we're looking for you: We are looking for a qualified designer that is aligned with our values to join our award-winning architectural, planning, and interior design firm. We seek professionals to work across our Philadelphia, PA, Raleigh, N.C and Austin, TX offices that will bring knowledge, experience, and expertise to the role of Project Architect with a strong focus on sustainability. The Project Architect – Sustainability will be an integral part of the design team for learning environments, workplace design, and other specialty project types for a broad range of clients in the Science & Tech, Private Commercial, Cultural and Educational sectors.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of this position is split between sustainability consulting work and architectural project work, with most of the time spent on project sustainability consulting and further development of the firm's sustainable design workflow on projects. Ideally the potential candidate has flexibility to participate in both roles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Specific to the Sustainability responsibilities:

·       Lead sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation of concepts within a project. Teach less experienced staff about sustainable design and related certification processes.

·       Assist with client coordination to determine project sustainability goals, analyzing project designs to identify sustainable design recommendations.

·       Engage project team via workshops, goal setting sessions including preparation and facilitation, etc..

·       Manage, coordinate, and implement sustainable building rating systems and project experience in the management of sustainability certification such as LEED.

·       Facilitate the work of the certification over the duration of the project, including the preparation and submission of certification documentation.

General responsibilities of this position:

·       Collaborate on all phases of a project, from concept to close-out, with proven expertise on projects of various scales and technical complexities.

·       Supervise small to medium teams; with the ability to produce, delegate, and coordinate the work of internal support and external consultants.

·       Collaborate and contribute to construction document production.

·       Conduct preliminary reviews of all drawings, specifications, code analysis, material selections, and specifications before finalizing with the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge

·       Lead client meetings and regularly interface with clients and consultants.

·       Meet with Project Manager or the Partner-In-Charge on a regular basis to ensure projects are executed according to clients' goals and expectations.

·       Communicate staffing deficiencies and needs to the Project manager or Partner-in-Charge.

·       Manage the required scope of work and ensure the team's execution of the work in an efficient and thorough manner.

·       Identify and employ methods for improving the quality of documentation for the firm to mitigate risk

·       Manage project schedules and deliverables.

·       Advocate for teamwork, superior client service and design excellence. Encourage team members and consultants to keep these as a priority throughout the duration of a project.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·       Project experience with clients in sectors including Higher Ed, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries is preferred but not required.

·       Substantial knowledge of sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation and the ability to teach these to less experienced staff.

·       Professional sustainability credentials as a LEED AP and/or has credentials in another rating system such as WELL AP, LFA, etc.

·       Passion and enthusiasm for sustainable design. Ability to engage others in thoughtful discussion about sustainability and has experience supporting this through educational activities, career pathway, and professional credentials.

·       4 - 6 years' experience in an architecture office with at least 2 years' experience of sustainability consulting.

·       Detailed oriented, organized, skilled in managing large amounts of information with an ability to use sound and independent judgment.

·       Proficient knowledge and use of building and life safety code

·       Proven ability to support/lead sustainable design consulting during the concept, design, implementation, and construction phases.

·       Willingness to self-educate and educate others about sustainable design strategies and tools

·       Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process

·       Proficiency in Revit

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

·       Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus

EDUCATION:

·       Bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture or sustainability 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Project related travel 1-4 times a year out of state; local travel in city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas for onsite meetings and project needs

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.