Overview
Remote Senior Architect – Technical Leadership Focus. Apply from any country in LATAM.
Summary
Must lead in the technical documentation and design of a consistent, quality product and interact effectively with the project team and client. Essential for hire to this position are superior communication, problem solving, design and management skills. Enthusiasm for challenges, quality construction documents, and the architecture profession are also required.
Role Context
The Senior Architect, operating remotely through virtual meetings, will provide technical leadership and guidance to staff Architects, Architectural Associates, and outside consultants. Teams typically consist of 2–7 persons.
Responsibilities
Share responsibility for project technical documentation with the Project Architect
Report to the Project Architect
Supervise staff Architects and Architectural Associates
Work on projects from 5,000 sq. ft. to 200,000 sq. ft. (interior, ground-up construction, and renovation)
Writing Proposals
Help identify tasks, time, and fees for potential projects
Help determine project feasibility
Assist in creating project schedules and proposals
Programming
Apply program and develop space needs with associated square footages in preliminary massing diagrams
Conduct zoning and building code review
Preparing for Field Verification
Identify potential challenges and assist team in reviewing existing drawings and data
Produce drawings using Revit
Design
Help establish design concepts
Create 3D representations of design concepts
Plan spaces, including vehicular and pedestrian circulation
Lead code research and apply requirements or note violations
Develop elevations, building sections, and details
Coordinate with MEP, Structural, Civil, and other consultants
Assist with development of probable cost statements
Documentation
Create cartoon set for document outline
Coordinate and execute Contract Documents and specifications
Coordinate bidding and construction documentation with the project manager
Review design solutions with outside consultants
Lead quality control and assurance reviews
Supervise development of technical details using appropriate materials and methods
Help update probable cost statements
Bidding
Help prepare bid packages
Respond to contractor RFIs
Administration
Communicate contract requirements to contractors
Help review shop drawings and submittals
Respond to RFIs
Coordinate bulletins and change orders
Help prepare post-punch list direction
Review and coordinate issuance of close-out documents
Review post-occupancy surveys
Support Marketing and Sales (not primary responsibility)
Identify emerging markets and industry trends
Help identify client needs and service delivery methods
Maintain positive client relationships and educate clients (when applicable)
Promote Brook Architecture to existing and prospective clients
General
Assist with team assignments, project budgets, and client invoices (Ajera software)
Produce documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and additional software as required
Develop project team structures to meet client goals and fees
Communicate effectively with clients (internal and external), including recording and distributing communication
Estimate task completion times for project schedules
Contribute to drawing and design library development
Produce meeting minutes
Help coordinate distribution of documents to agencies
Skills and Experience
The following skills and extended experience are required:
Identifying Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and understanding governance and hierarchy *
Understanding and applying code requirements:
International Building Code
ADA
Local building codes (Chicago codes will be trained during onboarding) *
Translating design solutions into project details and preparing building details (foundation, wall, window, roofing) that mitigate water/air infiltration *
Understanding architectural services, phases, and typical fees as defined by AIA standards *
*Mastery of skills 1–4 is required within 30 days of hire
Additional required skills
Creating construction documents/presentation drawings using Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Enscape
Understanding client relationships (implied and stated desires)
Managing Revit model setup and BIM collaboration
Developing design concepts and communicating via 2D/3D graphics
Strong verbal and written communication
Researching progressive architectural concepts and applications
Organizing and prioritizing project tasks
Applying dimensioning, tagging, and specifications to drawing setup
Contacts
Reports to: President, Project Manager, Project Architect
Works with: Staff Architects, Architectural Associates, IT Consultant, Finance Manager, Business Development Director, Office Manager
External contacts: Clients, consultants, vendors, manufacturers, government agencies, contractors
Salary
US$40,000/year (part-time)
20 hrs/wk
Work window: 9am–5pm CST, Monday–Friday
Application Details
Apply from any country in LATAM.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $600, $740,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Application Question(s):
Are you familiar with international accessibility standards such as ADA or equivalent in your country?
Are you proficient in Revit and experienced in creating technical construction documents?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Technical Architecture: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Fluent English (C1-C2) (Required)
License/Certification:
Architectural Licensure in your home country (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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