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Asheville, NC, USA | Full Time

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Project Architect

Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a creative and driven licensed Project Architect for our Asheville, NC office. This position affords a client-focused leadership opportunity with a growing team of multi-disciplinary professionals working on a diverse array of projects as well as an excellent opportunity for career growth. The ideal candidate is experienced, highly motivated, detail oriented and exhibits a commitment to design excellence as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Lead project development, design and production throughout all phases of the project

+ Facilitate client, consultant & contractor coordination and regulatory approval processes

+ Development, delegation and quality and budget control of all architectural deliverables

+ Business development, proposal & contracts negotiations and fee generation

+ Integrated Revit modeling and related project document development including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, code analyses and specifications

+ Ensure project quality and consistency for profitability and client retention

+ Attend meetings with clients, consultants & contractors, and make regular project visits

+ Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project team across multiple offices

+ Cultivate and manage new business relationships to support growth in Western NC

+ Represent Summit at industry events, conferences, and professional society meetings

Qualifications:

+ Professional Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

+ Licensed Architect in North Carolina (required)

+ 5-8 years of relevant professional experience

+ Displayed experience independently managing and producing architectural projects

+ Displayed experience in design, detailing, building systems, codes and construction techniques

+ Displayed experience managing clients, consultants and project budgets

+ Displayed experience with architectural practice and project delivery

+ High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe CS and MS-office

+ Strong creative, problem-solving and technical skills

+ Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as well as within a virtual setting.

+ Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.

RESUME & PORTFOLIO MUST BE INCLUDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.