Job Title: Project Architect Job Description As a Project Architect, you will perform code reviews, ensure compliance with project budgets and schedules, and select, evaluate, and implement design components used in projects. You will evaluate existing conditions and formulate responses to challenges, handle significant aspects of larger projects, and manage daily design and technical development. Additionally, you will supervise and produce Construction Documents through CAD and BIM, coordinate and perform QA/QC on consultants’ work, and manage construction administration for select projects. Advanced knowledge of construction techniques and material selection is essential, as is the ability to maintain project files and communicate project tasks effectively to clients and team members. Responsibilities + Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with project budget and schedule + Select, evaluate, and implement design components used in projects + Evaluate existing conditions and formulate responses to challenges + Handle significant aspects of larger projects and manage work on smaller projects + Manage daily design and technical development of projects + Supervise and produce Construction Documents through CAD and BIM + Coordinate and perform QA/QC on consultants' work + Understand and navigate the planning board + Manage construction administration for select projects + Maintain advanced knowledge of construction techniques and material selection + Maintain project files for multiple projects simultaneously + Document and communicate specific project tasks to clients and team + Comply with internal project budgets and team hours + Design and implement project scope of work within schedule + Manage between 1 to 15 projects at a time Essential Skills + Proficient in Revit + Architectural license + Minimum 10-12 years of experience in education and/or public/state projects + Technical experience in all phases of design, documentation, detailing, and construction Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited program + Experience in training junior designers + Ability to lead a team for select projects + Participate in prospective client interviews + Ability to observe, identify, and communicate potential future projects + May need to visit construction sites once a week depending on the project Work Environment The firm consists of 25 people, including 4 principals (3 of whom are active). The office embodies a 'work hard, play hard' culture with team outings, bagel Fridays, and happy hours. The day-to-day environment can be fast-paced and hectic at times. You will work on a fair amount of new construction projects for schools and office buildings that require steel frame construction. Knowledge of building codes and public sector experience is beneficial due to bidding and contractor requirements. The position offers a hybrid schedule after 90 days, half-day Fridays, support for licensing exams, AXP credits towards licensure, opportunities for advancement, performance bonuses, and family nights and community involvement events. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00 benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance**, paid group life insurance, and short termand long-term disability. You will be eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance upon commencement ofemployment, and the balance of the benefits after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period.Your PTO will accrue for the full calendar year as follows: 10 accrued vacation days, 5 accrued sick days, 2accrued personal days, and nine (9) paid holidays. We offer flexible hours and a hybrid work setting after theinitial 90-day probationary period. SSP offers a voluntary 401(k) profit sharing plan as well as an employerfunded 3% safe harbor profit sharing plan; participation would begin after you have completed the plan’seligibility period of 1 year and 1,000 hours of employment. Participation starts on the next available enrollmentdate after the eligibility period. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bridgewater,NJ. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025. 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