Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Perkins&Will
Job overview
The Senior Project Architect - Core & Shell at Perkins&Will leads technical development and documentation for complex healthcare building projects, impacting design excellence and sustainability.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves technical leadership in design and documentation, coordination of engineering systems, construction administration, quality control, project budgeting, client communication, and mentoring junior staff.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years experience in project design, construction documentation, building codes, and project management, with basic Revit knowledge, strong communication skills, LEED AP certification or within 6 months, and licensure.
Work environment and culture
Perkins&Will promotes an inclusive culture valuing diversity, creativity, and innovation, with a commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency.
Company information
Perkins&Will is a design firm focused on sustainable architecture and innovation, serving diverse communities with a commitment to inclusion and excellence.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Houston team working collaboratively on multi-story healthcare projects, with responsibilities including mentoring junior staff.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Houston, with no specific mention of travel or remote work options.
Application process
Candidates should submit a resume and work samples no larger than 4MB as part of the application.
Unique job features
The job emphasizes sustainability, design excellence, technical leadership, and involvement in complex healthcare building projects, distinguishing it from similar roles.
Company overview
Perkins&Will is a global architecture and design firm known for its innovative and sustainable approach to building design. They generate revenue through architectural services, interior design, urban planning, and consulting. Founded in 1935 by Lawrence Perkins and Philip Will, the company has a rich history of pioneering design excellence and has been involved in numerous high-profile projects worldwide. Their commitment to sustainability and research-driven design has earned them a reputation as leaders in the industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your technical leadership in core and shell architectural projects, highlighting experience with multi-story and high-rise healthcare or research buildings to align with Perkins&Will's project focus.
Highlight your expertise in construction documentation, building codes, engineering systems coordination, and sustainability practices such as LEED accreditation to match the role's requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms including Perkins&Will’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and reputable architecture job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with Perkins&Will’s Houston team or senior architects on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Perkins&Will projects or expressing your passion for sustainable design and technical innovation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'technical leadership,' 'construction documents,' 'building codes,' 'LEED AP,' 'Revit,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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