Project Architect

Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Project Architect. This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and leading project teams through the development of construction documents. Technical expertise and experience are used to lead the project team through coordination and quality assurance processes throughout the project.  Participate in document and clarification efforts, as well as submittal review and site observation during bidding and construction.

Position EXPECTATIONS + Responsibilities

• Understand project manager expectations throughout each phase of the project.
• Perform the coordination efforts with project designer in translating design into contract documents.
• Review and understand project scope and contract for professional services.
• Coordinate project team and through collaboration with all disciplines, lead the development of:
  • Project Plan
  • Code Review
  • Development of Contract Documents            
  • Communication and exchange of information
• Create, organize and coordinate the following:
  • Document format and arrangement of information
  • Document review for accuracy
  • Project milestone progress
  • Scheduling and coordinating document reproduction
• Review documents with Designer for compliance with design concepts.
• Support Project Manager in establishing and maintaining project milestone, deadlines, and delivery dates.
• Create and meet established goals and objectives for the design documentation process
• Coordinate communication and documents with clients for the project.
• Assist Project Manager in communication with Construction Team throughout construction of project.
• Coordinate and assign team tasks and goals with the architectural technical team.
• In the absence of Project Manager, lead and preside over team meetings.
• Assist Project Manager in Construction Administration, which may include
  • Monitor progress of shop drawings
  • Pay applications
  • Progress meetings
  • Site visits

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute effectively to a team environment
• Ability to create a collaborative team project approach
• Must be flexible to adapt to situations and changes
• Proficient technical skills with ability to apply technical skills to the job effectively
• Ability to gather and analyze information and develop solutions

• Accredited degree in Architecture
• Licensure Required
• Five years or more of professional architectural experience
• Experience in construction administration, document production and design experience
• REVIT experience and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite programs required

• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life    goals.
• Industry leading Total Compensation (Paid Overtime, Performance Bonuses, Profit Sharing)
• Work-Life Balance program providing six (6) additional holidays per year.
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Annual Team Training, Professional Development
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm.

TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 200 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. At our firm, it’s our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainable, and equitable design. Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas: people, purpose, and process.

Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top. TowerPinkster received the 2023 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2023 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group. We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture! Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it!

www.towerpinkster.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer