Overall Responsibilities: Under general direction, responsible for managing the work of junior staff and consultants to develop and produce a comprehensive project deliverable for medium projects or components of larger projects.
Responsibilities:- Manage feasibility studies, schematic designs and working drawings and project manual/specifications production for medium projects or projects with multiple packages.
- With guidance from Project Managers, Project Designers or Project Architects, can develop all phases of project while following design intent.
- Acts independently regarding architectural methods, detailing, diverse building types and complexities. Coordinate information and work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the development and contract document phases of a project.
- Manage consultants, delegate work assignments and provide direction and guidance to junior staff.
- Attend internal meetings to ensure design specifications are coordinated with drawings.
- Develop programming documents, and site planning documents.
- Assist in the development of specifications and may conduct on-site observation on a number of building and construction types.
- Regularly meet with Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and the project details that contribute to the project's success.
- Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.
Requirements
- Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in technical and design production.
- Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
- Experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
- Must have thorough understanding of construction administration requirements.
- Experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
- Solid judgment, based on precedent and policy, in the development of a recommended course of action.
- Excellent verbal and written communication as well as time management skills.
- Excellent client management and customer service orientation and presentation skills.
- Understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
- Proficiency in relevant computer software:
- Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016 or later
- Rendering: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
- Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino
- AutoCAD 2016 or later
- Microsoft Office
- A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required. LEED AP preferred.
- Current affiliation and/or membership in a local, state, or national industry organization(s) is a plus.
PAY/BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, PTO and holidays, as well as 401(k) matching, profit sharing and annual performance bonus opportunities.
