Senior Architect I - RA

Description

• Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures
• Actively support Company marketing and business development activities
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ’s, and members of the public through all stages of the project
• Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures
• Working closely with Project Managers to execute project plans
• Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives
• Participates in professional and/or community organizations
• Coordinating with Project Manager to directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines
• Leading staff training sessions
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings
• Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents
• Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids
• Provide technical guidance to architectural staff
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff
• Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project,
• Communicating directly with the client to present technical and design solutions
• Fosters client relationships and/or supports business development activities
• Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management

Requirements

• Advanced level knowledge of design, modeling, and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
• Advanced understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
• A Senior Architect I must have a minimum of 10 years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm.
• Must be a fully licensed Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program -or-
• Capable of independently leading and executing projects of the highest complexity
• Architects assigned to focus on our Science and Technology work may be given additional consideration for expertise and relevant leadership experience in academic research facility design, biotechnology research & development facility design, agricultural biotechnology facility design, pharmaceutical facility design as well as other building typologies involving the Life Sciences. Successful candidates will also have a strong history of leading the overall design development for these facility types and have a history of building and maintaining successful client relationships.
• Advanced level understanding of architectural construction and contract documents
• Proficient in client presentation development, public speaking, technical writing and business correspondence skills
• Masters of Architecture (MA must be from an NAAB-accredited program)
• Holds additional professional and sustainability certifications
• Experience as a lead designer or Architect in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.
• Is viewed as an architectural leader or subject matter expert within the firm and/or by our clients
• A Senior Architect should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance