Senior Project Architect

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at .This position is open to work with our sister concern Perkins&Will, a globally recognized, multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm headquartered in Chicago, USA. The firm provides integrated planning, design, and project management services across sectors including aviation, transportation, urban infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.ResponsibilitiesLeads all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise, ensuring alignment with firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution, and Living Design.Understands and responds effectively to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial objectives.Leads and contributes to the development of project documentation, including the production of high-quality drawings and specifications.Oversees Quality Control reviews at each project phase to ensure conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and design intent, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructability.Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and ensures adherence to Perkins&Will standards.Accountable for effective project coordination across internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and collaboration with external consultants.Communicates with clients on technical and project-related matters.Oversees regulatory reviews, including building codes, accessibility, and zoning requirements, and manages coordination and submissions to authorities having jurisdiction.Ensures effective and efficient team performance related to construction contract administration responsibilities.Maintains awareness of evolving building technologies and engineering systems relevant to project work.Contributes to project marketing efforts, including proposal development and participation in interviews.Leads collaborative teams during design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.Demonstrates strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills that inspire high-performing teams.Mentors staff and provide oversight and guidance on project assignments.ProficienciesKnowledge of building, zoning, and energy codesSite analysis and due diligencePreliminary and schematic design studiesPreparation of contract documentsTechnical specificationsConstruction contract administrationProject team organization and managementConsultant coordinationEffective client communicationSoftwareAdvanced proficiency in RevitConceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scriptingMicrosoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365Adobe Creative Cloud, including presentation tools such as InDesign and PhotoshopVisualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and V-RayPhysical modeling tools including 3D printing and laser cuttingEnvironmental analysis software such as Pollination (Ladybug) and Climate StudioLicensure / Certifications / EducationLEED Green Associate (LEED GA) certification required within six months of hireProfessional accreditation in at least one Living Design discipline, such as:LEED AP with SpecialtyBREEAM APWELL APSITES APPassive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD)ILFI Living Future AccreditationArchitectural license requiredBachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related discipline requiredKind Note:* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

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