Careers

Cuhaci & Peterson is seeking a Project Architect to join its growing team in Orlando, FL. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience within the restaurant sector, excellent presentation skills (including public speaking), freehand sketching and experience working in a fast paced, team oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead, utilize and direct Architectural Technicians and Project Coordinators, as well as ensure that Cuhaci & Peterson quality standards are met throughout the project
• Capable of moving a program forward by managing external and internal teams.
• Assist in providing full Construction Administration services including construction, site visits, preparation of field reports, answer RFIs, process change orders, shop drawing review, review/approval of contractors’ Request for Payment forms, gather lien waivers/warranty info and project close-out.
• Oversee the production of construction documents and specifications for multiple projects within varying programs. This may include performing research, planning, design, document preparation, administration and inspection of projects.
• Sign and seal projects.
• Assists in initiating and coordinating with engineering disciplines.
• Resolve design issues and answer questions regarding projects. This may include attending client meetings or representing the client’s interests at public hearings, as needed.
• Perform peer review quality control reviews and/or obtaining peer review of documents.
• Assist in setting up project timeline, budget, permitting process and completing designated scope of work within allotted time and budget.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing owner revisions, RFIs and jurisdictional review comments.
• Assist with proposal preparation, answering RFIs, bidding (including contractor qualification), bid document preparation, bid evaluation and contract negotiation.

Requirements:
 

• Licensed architect
• Ability to mentor, lead and teach.
• Record of success in managing projects thoroughly, accurately, on time and within budget.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and generate multiple solutions.
• Well-developed understanding of the overall building design process, from the initial conception through construction.
• Basic knowledge of building systems and technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership and team building skills.
• Results oriented; Proactive; Able to prioritize.
• Customer Service focused.
• Adaptable
• Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.