Senior Architect/Project Manager

Description

SMRT is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering  firm specializing in the design of high-performing, complex and  sustainable environments nationwide with a concentration in the  Northeast. We are committed to partnership and collaboration with our  clients and colleagues, and to creating opportunities for our staff to  hone their expertise and advance their careers through personal growth  and professional success. SMRT enjoys longevity and stability; our  strategic vision provides for a strong and exciting future of continued  growth and expansion. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Primary Project Manager on complex projects.

2. Functions as the Professional of Record and/or Primary Project Manager.

3. Ability to effectively lead project meetings with the design team, project team, and consultants.

4. Negotiates contracts with Owners and Consultants.  Compile, review, and negotiate scope, schedule and budget for all client initiated changes as contract amendments for additional services.

5. Responsible for obtaining repeat business from existing clients.

6.  Manage scope and official project communications regarding all client deliverables.

7. Primary client contact. Represent the firm in a professional manner maintaining client confidence and respect for the services SMRT provides.

8.  Assumes responsibility for meeting construction budget and schedule requirements.

9. Oversees the production of construction drawings and specifications.

10. Responsible for maintaining effective project coordination between Client, Job Captain, Department Heads, Designers, Engineers and outside sub-consultants.

11. Ensures documents produced meet Quality Control standards. May conduct QC reviews of contract documents.

12. Keeps current with continuing education credits as required for the maintenance of a professional license.

13. Participate in project interviews or presentations

14. Seeks new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations. Identifies marketing leads.

15. Mentors Architectural staff.

16. May conduct technical and peer reviews of complex projects.

Requirements

1. 5-year B-Arch, or BA/BS with M-Arch highly desired.
2. Professional registered architect with 10+ years of relevant design experience
3. NCARB certification highly desired.

SMRT rewards hard work and creativity with a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, community service) starting at 6 weeks
• Healthcare, dental and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance
• Reimbursement for licensure 

SMRT  is an open culture of listening, communicating and knowledge sharing.  We value collegiality, individual and collective energy, leadership and  innovation.
SMRT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider  applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion,  sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a  medical condition or disability or any other legally protected status.