Architecture Section Manager

Description

• Provide leadership ensuring that projects are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds company and industry standards for all aspects of project development
• Attends onsite and offsite client meetings
• Works closely with the Department Manager (direct supervisor) to determine staffing requirements, assign staff resources to projects, provide workload forecasts, and meet company metrics for utilization performance
• Assists in the development of marketing strategies for architectural project opportunities
• Evaluates need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations
• Participates in goal setting and goal achievement process for direct reports
• Serve, as required, as the Architecture Project Lead or Task Lead in the development and design of multi-discipline building projects from inception through construction
• Works with the Architecture Department Manager to form project teams and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and the execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Participates in project scoping, fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations
• Lead, direct, and mentors Architects and design staff
• Evaluates client needs and identifies requirements

Requirements

• Experience in Federal, Institutional, Higher Ed, Commercial, Healthcare, or Industrial Architecture is a plus
• NCARB Certificate and LEED/other Third-Party Sustainability Accreditation is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 15% (combined domestically and internationally)
• Knowledge of construction techniques and an ability to read plans and specifications
• Ability to engage in multi-office projects, and multiple projects concurrently. Thorough understanding of inter-disciplinary design coordination
• Ability to prepare architectural construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Revit
• Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architecture.
• Architecture license required in Minnesota or Iowa.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Master’s of Architecture
• Experience with US military building codes and standards (UFC) and master planning is a plus. Demonstrated capabilities and success in delivering medium to large projects
• Project Management experience
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance