Senior Project Architect - Madison, WI

JLA Architects was founded in 2007 and has since grown into a medium-sized firm with offices in Madison, Wisconsin, · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Denver, Colorado. We have built a strong & consistent reputation with our clients, · consulting partners, municipal bodies, and the comm ...

Job description

JLA Architects was founded in 2007 and has since grown into a medium-sized firm with offices in Madison, Wisconsin,

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Denver, Colorado. We have built a strong & consistent reputation with our clients,

consulting partners, municipal bodies, and the community at large. Our success can be directly attributed to our

diverse team and our approach to our work – which is inclusive & collaborative. This approach holds true in how we

interact with clients, consultants, municipal bodies, and our internal Team.

Position Summary:

As a Senior Project Specialist or Senior Project Architect, your responsibilities will only be limited by your ability & your

desire. However, the main responsibility of this position will be to provide support to your Project Team(s) in all phases

of a project lifecycle– from Schematic Design through Construction Administration.

A Senior Project Specialist or Senior Project Architect will take direction from a Project Manager or Project Designer

but will be expected to prioritize, plan, and perform their responsibilities independently with minimal supervision. A

Senior Project Specialist or Senior Project Architect is expected to have industry knowledge, technical skills, and soft

skills to serve as a Project Captain role as needed on individual projects – directing & mentoring less experienced

Team Members and assisting the Project Manager. Some infrequent travel to Milwaukee/Madison may be required.

Specific functions & responsibilities of Senior Project Specialists or Senior Project Architects include, but are not limited

to, the following:

Typical Project Responsibilities:

• Perform & document code reviews & analysis;

• Research equipment, products, & materials;
• Assist project designers in developing designs & design documents in the Schematic Design and Design

Development phases;

• Set-up initial project models in Revit software;
• Produce and/or assist in the production of Construction Documents, and Specifications;
• Review & coordinate consultant documents;
• Produce, coordinate, and submit plan review packages;
• Coordinate work progress and review completed work with project QA/QC checklists;
• Perform QA/QC Reviews of other Team Members' work;
• Prepare presentation materials;
• Assist with and/or lead Construction Administration responsibilities;
• Direct & mentor less experienced/skilled Team Members.
• Participate in internal & external meetings & produce meeting minutes;
• Communicate with Clients, Consultants, Contractors, etc. in coordination with Project Manager;
• Perform other project-related duties as required and assigned.

Additional Administration & Operation Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls & greet visitors;

• Maintain general office organization & order;
• Perform other operational-related duties as required and assigned.

Additional Marketing Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing various marketing materials;

• Perform other marketing-related duties as required and assigned.

JLA Architects

Senior Project Specialist / Senior Project Architect

Additional Expectations:

• Be responsible, respectful, & professional. Perform with a high level of integrity;

• Critically think about everything that is done – as to why is it done and how it is best done;
• Learn from others in the office and from every task that is performed;
• Share your knowledge with others in the office – everyone has something to share;
• Take pride in every task that is done – to do it efficiently, completely, accurately, and professionally.

Qualifications:

The ideal person for this position would have the qualities, skills, and knowledge listed below.

• Demonstrated technical knowledge, soft skills, and emotional intelligence to effectively direct and mentor less

experienced / skilled team members;

• Some relevant experience working with, or for, private developer clients and/or similar architectural markets;
• An understanding of various project delivery methods and their differences;
• The understanding that our clients are our lifeblood, and that client satisfaction is our greatest priority;
• The ability & desire to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a keen attention to detail;
• The ability to prioritize & execute a variety of tasks within a single project and across multiple projects;
• A great attitude, great work ethic, and NO inflated ego;
• Substantial experience/knowledge with – Revit;
• Experience with AutoCAD software;
• Experience with Sketch-Up software;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software;
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite Software;
• Please note – For a Senior Project Specialist position, Registration/Licensure is NOT required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary shall be market-rate, commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge;

• Benefits include Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Health Plan, Dental Plan, 401K Plan, Group Life Insurance Plan,

Family Leave Plan and Long-Term Disability Plan;

• Standard Holidays;
• Family-oriented, flexible schedule;
• Team-oriented, relaxed (but professional) work environment/culture.

Request an Interview:

If you are a qualified candidate for this position and would like to request an interview, please submit the following

information to the office below or e-mail JLA Human Resources.

• Professional Resume with relevant experience - including roles & responsibilities.
• List of Professional References - with specific contact names & current phone numbers.

JLA Architects provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and promotional opportunity to all

employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,

disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. JLA Architects is committed to recruiting,

hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job titles, as well as ensuring that all other personnel actions are

administered, without regard to the protected characteristics outlined above.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not just words - they are core principles at JLA that shape who we are, how we

build our team, and how we maintain our culture where everyone fits in and has a voice. We value diverse

perspectives, life experiences, and opinions and we work toward a day when the world echoes the same.

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