Project Architect - K12 - Charlotte

Company: Smith
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eight studios located in the southeast. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and community partnerships. Our projects represent the work of a collaborative group of dedicated design professionals driven by a solitary goal: to deliver a functional solution that inspire collaboration, function, imagination, constructability, and attributes of a well-constructed environmental design. We are seeking a creative, innovative and talented Project Architect to join our Charlotte Studio! Provide limited, high level, production supervision as necessary for work involving a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Assist Project Manager with all aspects of multiple small to large-scale projects. Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serve as primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs, project communications and documentation, office administrative tasks, and project team assignments. Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepare proposals. Supervise the preparation and check the accuracy of contract documents. Incorporate applicable codes, construction techniques, and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines. Supervise and/or perform site observations, such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress. Handle problems and questions as they occur during construction. Maintain responsibility for project cost control. Responsible for external communications such as making telephone calls and preparing correspondence to clients, officials, and contractors as required by various projects. Write reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports, and recommendations. Supervise and perform building code reviews and prepare applications. Responsible for major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements, and detailing of materials. Document the progression of a routine project through correspondence, memos, etc. Follow routine projects through approvals and construction. Initiate contact with client and town officials. Exercise professional judgment in areas of contractual liability. Make public presentations. Be a thought leader. Requirements Requirements Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent Registered as a licensed architect 8-12 years of experience as an architect Experience leading a project team Knowledge of estimating project needs and capable of translating them into budget hours/costs Ability to monitor the budget of a task or series of tasks and make necessary adjustments to keep on budget Capable of providing leadership to a team that is performing a sequence of tasks Ability to instill motivation to in the team to meet projected milestones and capable of adjusting the procedures to keep the progress on target Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, and Bluebeam Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite and Newforma software Excellent grasp of building technology fundamentals Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends Excellent time management skills Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly Clear verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability to provide clear direction Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity Up to 25% regional travel The Following Skills would be an Added Bonus: Master of Architecture Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer Experience with Microsoft Project Additional relevant certifications indicating additional expertise such as for construction administration, interior design, LEED/Green Globes sustainability Location: Charlotte, NC Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Workplace Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. McMillan Pazdan Smith is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources at: hr@mcmillanpazdansmith.com for further assistance.

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