Senior Project Architect (Hybrid) - Browning Day

At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, faith-based, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems We are seeking a Mid to Senior Project Architect who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

Core Responsibilities:

• Executing the overarching design of a project per the Browning Day design process.
• Using technical knowledge, communication, and coordination skills to meet project requirements.
• Mentoring the work of less experienced staff.
• Participating in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Coordinating the project quality, schedule, and performance with the other disciplines.
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout the project.
• Advise on design schedule and consultant team makeup in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate programming efforts, including information gathering site analysis and site inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints.
• Coordinate project schedules and budgeted hours and adjust during the design process.
• Coordination of consultants, sub-consultants, other disciplines, and contractors. 
• Correspond with internal staff, consultants, contractors and other disciplines, and contractors.
• Assists with documentation and timely distribution of all meeting notes to the project team.
• Promotes innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe and code compliant, and meet the intended purpose of the project.
• Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Select and specify appropriate materials and associated details.
• Impact all phases of design, documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Implements the QA/QC comments and design review at each phase of the project. 
• Instrumental in the construction administration phase, responding to RFI’s, ASI’s, and shop drawings, and is involved in field site reviews and reports.
• Implements Browning Day standards for all project deliverables, and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Possess creative talent in communication of complex and diverse conceptual design ideas.
• Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing relationships in a team environment.
• Integral in guiding the internal team and external consultants working toward the common goal.
• Knowledge of architectural finishes, lighting, signage, etc.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Determine focus on design, building science, and/or management.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of all zoning, codes and ADA/FHA/accessibility requirements and applicable codes pertaining to site design considerations.
• Ability to graphically communicate design concepts.
• Prepares and conducts client presentations.
• Proficiency in the following:
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Understand the capabilities of AutoCAD
  • Understand the capabilities of 3D rendering software (Lumion, etc.)
  • Preferred knowledge of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
• Highly preferred: Sketchup and Revit
• Satisfactory completion of a background screening.
• A Licensed Architect (or complete within an agreed-upon timeline)
• Typical professional experience: +10 years

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental and other supplemental insurance.
• Company paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance.
• A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Hybrid remote work environment with flexible schedule .
• Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team.

Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.