Architect / Project Manager

Chiang O'Brien Architects is an award-winning firm specializing in sustainable, innovative design, with a strong focus on the higher education sector. We offer our team the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects of varying scales, while delivering exceptional service and creative design solutions. We are looking for talented and motivated design professionals to become part of our team. We currently have positions for an Architect / Project Manager with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The role will involve working on projects from conception through construction.

Responsibilities:

Manage projects that range in scale from interior renovations to full gut building renovations and new buildings, from programming and feasibility through construction administration. Maintain primary contact and interface with clients in collaboration with firm principals and serve as primary point of contact for consulting team, and construction team. Maintain integrity of concept and design work. Evaluate existing building conditions. Manage construction administration services, including conducting site visits and coordination with the owner. Coordinate timely responsive review and responses to submittals and requests for information from the construction team.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate design ideas. Demonstrated ability to coordinate work efforts between multiple disciplines and external consultants. Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and other design communication tools. Ability to document projects and detail designs in Revit. Strong organizational, communication, and design skills, with the ability to work independently, and with large consultant teams. Excellent project delivery experience, including construction documentation and construction administration. Wide range of knowledge of architectural practice and construction in general. Experience with sustainable design, resilient design and accessibility. Proficiency in REVIT required. Excellent English language communication and client interface skills.

Qualifications:

US Architectural licensure required, with 5-10 years of experience. Professional architectural degree from an accredited institution required. LEED Certification or WELL a plus Legally eligible to work in the United States, without need for employee sponsorship. Full benefits package provided, including 401k with firm contributions, PTO and professional development programs. Chiang O'Brien strives for an extremely collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and learning. Salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000, subject to candidate's experience, skills, and references feedback. Interested candidates should submit resume, a short portfolio, writing samples such as reports and field observations, and at least three references. Chiang O'Brien Architects is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Please submit your materials to Grace Chiang at grace@chiangobrien.com.