Project Architect | Project Manager, Architecture

Davis, Carter, Scott has excellent career opportunities available for a Project Architect / Project Manager with Large-Scale Commercial / Residential / Multi-Family Mixed-Use project experience.

We are looking for highly motivated Architects to join our dynamic design studio, create innovative solutions for exciting, complex commercial/residential/mixed use projects in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Additional Perks

• Health and Dental - The firms contribute a percentage towards costs
• Hybrid schedule
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance (Employee)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO accrues upon start date
• Sick leave accrues upon start date
• DCS is also pleased to invest in your professional development too!
• Join the team for project tours, continuing education seminars, LEED Certification and software training, and much, much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design responsibilities as follows:

• Participate in concept creation.
• Develop design concepts using REVIT three-dimensional modeling.
• Develop design concepts as they relate to aesthetics, code, FHA, ADA, and budget.
• Develop site plan concepts with understanding of all site restraints.
• Understand scope, design, and goals for project success.

Project process responsibilities as follows:

• Handle technical and production aspects of project.
• Participate in jurisdictional process – zoning, codes, and city/county/citizen’s approvals.
• Create strong relationships with project team within firm, to Owner to Contractor.
• Produce all project documents, REVIT model and drawings.
• Analyze and produce square footage calculation spreadsheets.
• Maintain quality control of contract documents.
• Maintain firm procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Support Project Manager and Project Team.

QUALIFICATIONS /SKILLS

• Bachelor’s and / or master’s degree from accredited School of Architecture.
• Minimum 10+ years relevant experience.
• Licensure is preferred, or in process of licensing exam.
• LEED AP, or in process.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and graphic software; Revit proficiency is required.
• Experienced in all project phases.
• Experienced in Senior Living, Assisted / Independent Living (ALIL) Projects
• Knowledge of drawings required, including the level of effort and time required to produce drawings for presentation, zoning, and contract documents.
• Skilled with building codes and specifications.
• Skilled in project information management utilizing Newforma.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must exhibit good inter-personal skills and diplomacy.
• Collaborative and optimistic personality.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional presence, dress, and demeanor.
• Representative of our mission and values of the firm.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess strong technical skills
• Proficiency in REVIT
• Applied understanding of building systems and costs
• Skilled Detailer
• Research new products: work with tech reps to solve project related problems