We are actively seeking a
Senior Project Architect - Multifamily Lead to help lead and grow our multifamily studio. This role will inspire, mentor, and guide the studio team through all phases of the design process while providing both design and technical leadership. The successful candidate will help strengthen the skills of existing team members while ensuring client satisfaction, project profitability, and overall project quality.
The Senior Project Architect - Multifamily Lead is responsible for overall project design and management under the direction of the Managing Director of Greenfield Architects, Ltd. This role requires a high level of design and technical expertise, including building code compliance, project administration, scheduling, cost control, and quality management.
Responsibilities:- Manage client relationships, including proposal development, presentations, contract management, and client communication.
- Participate in the entire project process, from the design phase through the end of construction.
- Work independently while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by coordinating and monitoring service quality and performance.
- Manage construction administration for projects, including bidding, shop drawings, RFIs, and periodic on-site observation during construction to monitor compliance with construction documents.
- Manage and coordinate the design team, including outside design firms, consultants, and internal resources.
- Apply an understanding of building costs and their drivers while managing the design process to deliver projects within established cost parameters.
- Develop proposals for design services with a high degree of success in competitive situations, and manage the delivery of those services within estimated costs.
- Oversee the production of project design drawings and construction documents.
- Manage projects ranging from $2 million to $80 million annually.
- Initiate and implement process changes that lead to more cost-efficient delivery of design services.
- Mentor and train others in a collaborative team environment.
- Communicate change concepts, engage in constructive discussions about change and its impact, and lead change initiatives as needed.
- Identify multiple solutions to a problem and evaluate which solutions are most effective.
- Use creativity and innovation to think outside the box with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Important Areas of Expertise:- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a licensed architect in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field under a curriculum accredited by NAAB or NCARB.
- Five or more years of experience in an architectural firm designing and managing multifamily residential projects.
- Proficiency in Revit is required; proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Planner, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam Revu is preferred.
- Demonstrated high level of architectural competence, both individually and as a leader within a team.
- Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Other Details:- You will work in a professional office environment.
- Flexibility available
- Limited travel between project meetings and construction sites is required (typically 1-2 hours).
- You may be asked to participate in a case study or complete an assessment.
Working for Greenfield Architects:Greenfield Architects Ltd. offers a competitive benefits package:
- Tuition assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved job-related courses and degree programs approved in advance by your supervisor.
- The Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential support for personal issues experienced by you or your eligible dependents.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for full-time coworkers and their families.
- Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers, is earned annually on your anniversary date, and a portion of unused hours may be carried over into the next anniversary year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Reimbursement for one architectural license renewal fee.
- Reimbursement for membership dues to the American Institute of Architects
- Access to our very own Health & Wellness center
