Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

We are an integrated firm with a professional roster that consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction economists, environmental analysts, resiliency experts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines.

Our ethos is HUMAN BY DESIGN; a commitment to place-making that responds to people; our clients and the people who will experience our buildings and places. We value intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to engage with others and the willingness to contribute to a healthy, vital workplace culture.

What We Provide:

This position, for an Architect, will provide an opportunity to work with integrated design teams on Higher-Ed, K-12 and Residential projects of various sizes and complexity. The individual selected must possess the ability to react positively to a variety of design priorities, styles and project delivery methods. Our approach is client-focused, and our employees thrive in a collaborative, responsive environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate as a team member in developing the aesthetic and technical design, and the preparation of architectural design and construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Perform necessary construction administration services on the project.
• Collaborate with the Principal in Charge, Project Architect and Project Manager.
• Develop construction documents with some supervision from the PA or PM.
• Participate in organizing the drawing and BIM modeling efforts.
• Develop, check, and coordinate technical aspects of the design of projects, including compliance with Building and Life Safety codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with consulting engineer’s documents and specifications.
• Meet with client and maintain excellent rapport.
• Follow and focus on established standards for project production and review.
• Keep Project Manager and Principal in Charge informed of progress or the need for assistance.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of working in Revit or any other BIM based software is an important pre-requisite.
• Bachelor or Master’s (preferred) degree in Architecture (BArch/MArch).
• Architecture license required.
• LEED, EDAC or WELL accreditation is a plus.
• 4-5 years of experience of working in an architectural firm is required. Work experience in an international practice is preferred, although not mandatory.
• Experience attending construction progress meetings and making decisions on-site.
• Renovation experience is a plus.
• Experience in Educational projects is a plus.
• Strong communication, graphic, organizational, technical, and written skills required
• Demonstrated experience in and readiness to lead the technical interior details of projects.
• Proficient with Revit, Sketchup and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient with other software applications such as Bluebeam, PowerPoint, Enscape, Lumion, Word and Excel.