Architect

Powers Brown Architecture is looking to for an experienced, licensed Architect to join our team in the Atlanta market. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated knowledge of building technologies, document organization and project team management as well as excellent interpersonal abilities, strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare strategic plans for project success;
• Be responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects;
• Serve as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion to the client’s satisfaction;
• Actively manage client budgets, schedule and programs; project communication and documentation; office administrative tasks and project team assignments;
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work and prepare proposals and contracts;
• Collaboration with project team to produce schedule implementation, design reviews, drawing updates, drawing / specification coordination, value engineering, constructability feasibility, review of shop drawings, review and response to Requests for Information, and creation of Architectural Supplemental Instructions, Proposal Requests, and Change Orders;
• Research of building materials and systems, building codes, regulations, etc.;
• Accurately delivering all project phases on time and within budget to achieve client goals;
• Developing details that are consistent with the design direction, and support the overall quality of the project; and
• Documenting client communications as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10-20 years of experience in the Atlanta area;
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (or equivalent);
• An architectural license in Georgia;
• Experience managing a team or staff;
• Verifiable client and consultant management experience;
• Overall project management experience;
• Experience with local jurisdictional requirements and processes;
• Knowledge of commercial building types;
• Business development experience (preferred but not required); and
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

**Must be legally authorized to work in the United States**

Benefits Include:

• Health/Vision/Dental/Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending/HSA accounts
• PTO
• 401k + matching
• Profit sharing