Senior 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 Senior Project Architect. This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and leading small project teams through the development of construction documents. These projects are of significant scale and complexity. Technical expertise and experience are used to lead the project team through coordination and quality assurance processes throughout each of the project phases. Lead and coordinate the documents and clarification efforts, as well as submittal review and site observation during bidding as well as construction. The Senior Level position provides more independent work, projects of larger scope and complexity, and leadership of larger teams.

Position EXPECTATIONS AND Responsibilities

• Aiding the production team during creation of documents across multiple disciplines
• Working with the project team, collaborate and guide the coordination process with designers in translating the design into contract documents.
• Collaborate in the development of documents during schematic design, design development and construction document phases.
• Support team in completing tasks and deliverables for deadlines as set and agreed to with Project Manager
• Respond to Requests for Information provided by construction managers.
• Support review of documents for code compliance, completeness, buildability, accuracy, and cost effectiveness of detailing
• Assist in communication with client and construction manager, for understanding and clarification.
• Provide leadership to project team in absence of or in place of Project Manager
• Partner with project team with mentorship and training
• 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
  • All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

• Development and accuracy of contract documents.
• Coordination of project documents with other disciplines
• Development of details and constructability issues
• Basic understanding of building codes
• Attend appropriate project meetings
• Review shop drawings
• Monitor assigned project schedule and budget
• Meet established project goals and objectives

• Accredited degree in Architecture; Bachelors Degree required
• License, State of Indiana preferred
• Ten plus years’ experience in architectural profession
• REVIT experience required
• Knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes
• Previous experience in construction administration

• We have career opportunities open in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky.
• 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 additional days off.
• Paid Community Service Hours.
• Annual Team Training, and Professional Development opportunities.
• 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