Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors    

Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors (SSAI) is a growing and dynamic design firm headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. We are seeking a design-oriented Project Architect to be an integral part of our team.                     

         
Project Architect

 

Classification:    Full-time, salaried. Reports to Firm Principals.

 

Summary:          The Project Architect performs senior-level architectural design, documentation, and project management activities.

Job Duties:

  • Communicates and develops designs with Firm Principals, client, other architects, engineers, and designers. Develops and produces presentation documents.
  • Coordinates the preparation of and reviews final drawings, specifications, and documents before submittals. Coordinates the submission of project documents to jurisdictional agencies.
  • Oversees the production and delivery of a full set of Construction Documents and Specifications.
  • Checks CDs for completeness, accuracy, and coordination among disciplines.
  • Coordinates with consultants on building elements and solutions.
  • Assists client as required in the bidding process by preparing bid documents, answering the Contractor’s RFIs, and coordinating the preparation of addenda to the bid documents.
  • Manages the project schedules; manages multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Communicates with team members of other disciplines to answer questions or resolve significant problems regarding construction documents.
  • Participates in the development of budget and fee proposals.
  • Provides mentoring, management, and drawing supervision of junior staff members.
  • Well-rounded skill set that includes technical, design, and project management capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of how to analyze a site to determine constraints on site development; provide critical analysis of code and zoning issues.
  • Extensive understanding of building systems: construction materials, methods and standards, structural principles, and building codes.
  • Strong documentation and field observation skills with an understanding of how documents translate to contractors.
  • Strong graphic and visualization skills.
  • Able to ascertain the level of detail needed on a drawing set based on the level of complexity of the project.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Professional Degree in Architecture
  • Licensure or minimum 8 years work experience
  • Proficiency in Revit, MS Office
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite a plus
  • Proficiency in Rhinoceros a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management

 

Benefits:

  • Flexible work environment
  • Health insurance, 401K, Annual Bonus, and 401K Profit Sharing

 

Resume and portfolio required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

 

 

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.