Build your
dream career.

The purpose of this position is to guide design teams through the construction document process.  The Project Architect II is responsible for code research and compliance, production and oversight of the project design and documentation, project specifications, and general document coordination.  This position is typically responsible for the project management and coordination of small to medium projects or low to moderate complex projects under general supervision of Project Manager and Principal in Charge.  This role may also be part of larger team with independent responsibilities. 

This position may assist in directing the work of interns, junior staff, and other team members. It is expected that this role will manage meetings and communications with consulting disciplines, clients and contractors, including contract administration.  This position is expected to attend meetings and to manage communications and coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors for the successful completion of contract documents and construction. Additional responsibilities may include the assistance in drafting contracts or to provide support in the creation of proposals.

Works under 20% direct supervision, 80% general supervision during the completion of daily tasks. 

The role has a targeted 90% production utilization rate. (excludes vacation, PTO & Holidays)

This role also may work 5% in Business Development

• Produces BIM models in Revit software in order to develop building design concepts
• Creates preliminary sketches and drafts the concepts into Revit or other software
• Organizes design and contract documents in preparation for presentations and construction
• Develops initial stage building programming including all required room types, sizes and proximities for review by Project Architect
• Develops building details consistent with building design intent for review by Project Architect/Manager
• Develops building designs and space plan layouts from initial design options
• Reviews complex shop submittals (i.e. steel shop & millwork drawings) during construction phase for compliance with Contract Documents
• Attends site visits during construction to record observations for compliance with Contract Documents and the certification of Pay Applications, subject to review by Project Manager
• Provides code research identifying adopted codes of the authority having jurisdiction and resolves impact on the design and construction documents
• Mentors Project Design Staff and Interns in developmental areas in pursuit of their IDP
• Knows the traditional roles and responsibilities of each party to design and construction contracts
• Manages documents and project filing Enforce filing protocols and documentation standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 5 -10 years' experience
• Ability to work independently
• Strong user of Revit, or similar Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology
• Proficient user of design presentation software
• Ability to multitask
• Time management skills
• Creative and critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of resource management, project budgeting
• Project Management
• Client Management
• Deltek Vision user
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be coachable
• Seek opportunities for exposure to professional development
• Exceptional in design proportions, graphics, architectural archetypes, and technical expertise (building codes, structural capacity, etc.)
• Marketing and Business Development

About CDH Partners, Inc.

A nationally recognized, woman-owned architecture and interior design firm, CDH has an unwavering belief in and passion for solving problems and improving lives through the craft of architectural design. Our passion for our work and the belief that our work matters empowers us to produce the buildings we promise our clients: places where people are born and restored; educated and graduated; worship and marry; work and live.

Connections working at CDH Partners, Inc.