Senior Technical Architect

Overview

Senior architectural leader managing design, BIM, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• document coordination
• 3d modeling
• client communication
• risk management
• design development

Tasks

-Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff. -Develops and/or manages, in collaboration with team members, a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule. -Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office. -Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge. -Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to drawing set organization, details, dimensions, interdisciplinary coordination items, specifications coordination) for compliance with the project’s technical requirements. -Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means. -Protects SOM from financial and legal risk. -Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities. -Actively leads distinct portions of a Project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project level. -Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures. -Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations. -Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential. -Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.

Requirements

• rhino
• revit
• autocad
• licensed architect
• leed
• 6+ years

What You Bring

-Proficiency in 3D modeling software - Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software preferred. -Licensed Architect with current registration in your region. -Demonstrates advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, Construction Types I, II & IV, sustainability, and integrated design. -LEED accreditation preferred. -Demonstrates strong proficiency in Revit, BIM and AutoCAD -Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building code and ability to research and apply into technical construction documents. -Transportation and/or healthcare experience preferred. -Proficiency in various types of construction management and software preferred. -Demonstrates an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Is able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases. -Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field. -Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

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About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Som)

-has been at the forefront of architecture, urban planning, and engineering. -known for cutting-edge designs, innovative use of materials, and sustainable building techniques. -designed some of the world’s tallest and most iconic buildings, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. -projects span across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban infrastructure. -a pioneer in integrated design, combining architecture, engineering, and urban planning to create transformative spaces. -global reach extends to major cities across the world, with offices in Chicago, New York, London, Hong Kong, and more. -notable projects include the Willis Tower in Chicago, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, and the 7 World Trade Center in New York. -continues to push the boundaries of design, balancing aesthetic beauty with functionality and environmental responsibility.

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