Architectural Project Architect / Project Manager

Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors (SSAI) is a growing and dynamic design firm headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. We are excited to be opening a new office in St. Petersburg, and we’re seeking a design-oriented Project Architect / Project Manager to help lead our St. Pete team. The position reports to Firm Principals. The Project Manager performs senior-level architectural design, documentation, and project management activities. Resume and portfolio are required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Job Duties:

• Communicates and develops designs with Firm Principals, client, other architects, engineers and designers. Develops and produces presentation documents.

• Coordinates the preparation of and reviews final drawings, specifications and documents before submittals. Coordinates the submission of project documents to jurisdictional agencies.

• Oversee the production and delivery of a full set of Construction Documents and Specifications.

• Check CDs for completeness, accuracy and coordination among disciplines.

• Coordinate with consultants on building elements and solutions.

• Assists client as required in the bidding process by preparing bid documents, answering the Contractor’s RFIs, and coordinating the preparation of addenda to the bid documents.

• Manage the project schedules; manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Communicates with team members of other disciplines to answer questions or resolve significant problems regarding construction documents.

• Participate in the development of budget and fee proposals.

• Provide mentoring, management and drawing supervision of junior staff members.

• Well-rounded skill-set that includes technical, design and project management capabilities.

• Strong understanding of how to analyze a site to determine constraints on site development; provide critical analysis of code and zoning issues.

• Extensive understanding of building systems; construction materials, methods and standards; structural principals and building codes.

• Strong documentation and field observation skills with an understanding of how documents translate to contractors.

• Strong graphic and visualization skills.

• Able to ascertain the level of detail needed on a drawing set based on the level of complexity of the project.