Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overall Responsibilities: Act as Lead Architect initially for a San Luis Obispo based project during the bidding and construction phases. Provides technical and mentoring support to all Construction Administration (CA) staff.
Overall Leadership
- Represent the firm in the construction arena, building positive relationships with Owners, Contractors, and Agency Officials.
- Demonstrate a command of construction practices and contractual issues.
- Lead design innovation in use of building systems and materials.
- Serve as a resource across the organization through training and mentoring.
- Sustain and enhance the firm's image as a design-driven firm.
- Represent the firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.
Practice Leadership
- Act as the Construction Administration Architect and main contact for multiple projects.
- Support the CA staff by providing technical information and mentor staff in best CA practices.
- Develop new tools and techniques for staff to use during construction.
- Work Closely with the Project Coordinator in managing workflow.
- Manage the firm's technical information resources (codes, standards, and industry manuals).
- Maintain CA resources including forms and practice guides.
- Support design teams with technical information.
- Review construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing and coordination with specifications.
- Represent the rewards of doing CA to the firm.
Primary Duties
- Manage multiple CA projects with support staff, starting with a project in San Luis Obispo
- Participate in all Bidding and CA functions including:
- Issuing Bid Documents and managing the bidding process.
- Attending project meetings.
- Observing construction work for conformance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor's Schedule, and the Contractor's Applications for Payment.
- Reviewing and coordinating responses to Contractors' requests including RFIs and Submittals.
- Preparing Contract Modifications (Change Orders).
- Inspecting the site to determine Substantial and Final Completion.
Requirements
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in construction administration, with a proven track record of progressively complex and diverse projects.
- CA degree in Architecture.
- California Architect's license preferred.
- Knowledge of industry-standard construction means and methods.
- Resides local to San Luis Obispo or nearby for frequent onsite visits.
- Experience in working with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes in resolving construction issues.
- Knowledge of engineering disciplines and the ability to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants as well as contractors.
- Proficiency in relevant computer software:
- Construction Admin Software: Procore, SharePoint, Fieldwire, PlanGrid, Bluebeam.
- Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016-2020, BIM 360 Design, Docs, Collaborate & Coordinate.
- Fluent in Revit.
- AutoCAD 2016-2019.
- Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams.
- Data Management software: Newforma.
- Proficiency in rendering software: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape. And modeling software : SketchUp or Rhino a plus.
- Thorough understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
- At least one accreditation by a sustainability organization such as ILFI, USGBC, or WELL.
- Affiliation and/or membership in local, state, or national industry organization(s) preferred.
Pay/Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid vacation, sick and holiday, as well as 401K matching and annual performance bonus opportunities.
