1. This position leads design efforts on projects and is responsible for design quality while meeting client expectations. This position manages production and coordination of a complete and thorough set of detailed construction documents.
ACCOUNTABLE TO
- 1. Project Architect or Principal-In-Charge.
EXPERIENCE
- 1. Five or more years.
EDUCATION
- 1. Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of architectural and design experience.
- 2. Architect’s License preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Responsible for oversight and coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, on several projects, in order to ensure effective execution.
- 2. Serves as the primary client liaison and actively manages client budgets, schedules, programs, communications, documentation, and all administrative tasks.
- 3. Directly oversees and mentors project staff to ensure effective project outcomes.
- 4. Responsible for preparing presentation and design drawings, monitoring construction drawings, and directly contributes to architectural project design and production, business development, office management, and strategy.
- 5. Ensures quality of design documentation at all phases of design.
- 6. Responsible for project budgets, schedules, and deadlines are met.
- 7. Coordinates with consultants for scope of work, fees, and contracts.
- 8. Ensures timely and effective management and delivery of designs and plans to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied.
- 9. Remains on the forefront of design and construction through seminars, professional activities, and other educational opportunities.
GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
- 1. Possesses superb design and organizational skills.
- 2. Understands professional and ethical responsibilities.
- 3. Possesses a high level of understanding of building codes, zoning ordinances, and construction sequencing and detailing.
- 4. Has the capacity to lead and mentor other project staff members.
- 5. Possesses an ability to communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 6. Listens actively, acknowledges and responds to feedback, answers questions completely and with meaning.
- 7. Detail-oriented and not quick to call minimal performance “good enough”.
- 8. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and has the ability to adapt to changes in the work requests or environment.
- 9. Has strong design aptitude and attention to detail.
- 10. Has working knowledge of Revit.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Must be physically able to conduct field work as assigned.
- 2. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- 3. Must have a reliable form of transportation to the office.
- 4. May require the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk and manipulate light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds.
- 5. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data, as well as good hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information on the phone or in person.
- 6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AKA CORE VALUES
- 1. Be Curious. We challenge assumptions and push for better.
- 2. Do the Right Thing. We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
- 3. Own It. We take full responsibility for the outcome.