Group Lead of Architecture

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Group Lead of Architecture near Chicago, Illinois. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical discipline, manage daily operations, and ensure departmental profitability. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering management, with a focus on delivering quality and compliance in life sciences projects.

The position offers a competitive salary between $152,000 and $203,000, dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of diversified engineering experience with 10+ in management.
• Must possess a general understanding of BIM workflows.
• Exceptional experience in design integration of various systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and manage daily activities of the Group.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of engineering work.
• Recruit, retain, and develop staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team building

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Tools

BIM workflows

Job description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Group Lead of Architecture to join our talented team located near Chicago, Illinois.

In this role, you will provide leadership of the technical discipline and direct the day-to-day operational activities of your assigned Group staff. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the target gross margin profits of the department. You will also manage staffing activities, including recruiting, retention, and development of department staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of overall work as to engineering, compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
• Primary responsible individual for the quality of unit output related to adherence to stated project goals, as well as legal and IPS guidelines, and efficiency.
• Contributes technical input and oversees the technical output of the department and/or assigned group staff to assure compliance with legal, regulatory, and IPS project requirements.
• Protects IPS corporate welfare through application of prudent judgment and implementation of risk management techniques while maintaining supervision (in conjunction with the Director of Architecture) over all Health, Safety, and welfare risks associated with their group staff projects.
• Develops and assures implementation of standards and tools to ensure department output meets or exceeds established quality and performance expectations.
• In conjunction with the Director of Architecture, oversees manpower planning of unit resources and administers technical staff to assure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
• In conjunction with the Director of Architecture and IPS’s Human Resource personnel, recruits, retains, and develops staffing plans to meet forecast labor and skills required to meet the business plan.
• Supervises designers and architects and ensures that all employees within the department are properly managed, trained, and provided with career path opportunities.
• Actively manages department revenue growth and labor efficiency.
• Instills a positive work environment and facilitates effective staff development efforts.
• Communicates staffing levels regularly with all levels of management at IPS.
• Prepares proposals for service and supports the preparation of proposals by others.
• Supports business development with presentations and related marketing activities.
• Special projects as assigned.

The salary offered for this role is between $152,000 and $203,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 15+ years of diversified engineering experience, at least 10 years of which have been in a supervisory or management capacity, consisting of planning, designing, and construction of engineering projects.
• Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation.
• 10+ years of Life Sciences Industry experience.
• Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building, and a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to build rapport with department staff.
• Exceptional experience and knowledge of process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, fire protection system design, and how these systems integrate into architectural design.
• Possess a general understanding of BIM workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• AIA/NCARB Membership/Accreditation.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying working conditions.
• Must be able to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.

Travel

• This position will have 5-20% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.