Project Architect - Newark NJ

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Job description

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The Company

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm's value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

Context:
We're looking for a new Project Architect in our Architecture Group to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them.

As a SYSTRA US Project Architect you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.

Missions/Main Duties:
Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution

Estimate and monitors scope of work and budgets for each of assigned project

Ability to handle projects of diverse scope and magnitude

Responsible for coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects

Prepare strategic plans for project success

Serve as the primary liaison contact with clients to complete projects on schedule, within budget, with the outmost quality and with maximum client satisfaction

Actively manage client budgets, schedules and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks and project team assignments

Assists in the preparation of proposals, estimating fees, determining scope of work, and providing technical narratives

Coordinate and manage staff and consultants assigned to projects, including mentoring staff

Profile/Skills:
Does this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here's a little more on the required experience we're looking for in this new teammate.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors in architecture from an accredited college program

10 years' experience with US based architecture design projects

Registered Architect

Strong understanding of building systems, codes and construction processes

Experience in construction administration

Experience with building envelope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Experience leading project design teams and mentoring team members of various skill/experience levels to complete our client's projects on time and on budget

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Degree(s)

Proficiency in MicroStation

Educational facilities experience

Public Housing experience

Transit facilities experience

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SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $(phone number removed)

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