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Senior Designer and Project Lead

Otj Architects

The Role

Overview

Lead senior designer managing multiple architecture/interior design projects

Key Responsibilities

  • scheduling
  • budgeting
  • consultant coordination
  • design development
  • code compliance
  • invoicing

Tasks

-Collaborates effectively with all departments -Contributes to superior project design outcome across multiple projects -Delivers work without errors or omissions -May lead selection of finishes and fixtures -Contributes to and manages project scheduling/resource planning, staffing, budgeting, set up, close out, and profitability -Supports OTJ and consultant invoicing and collections. -Actively leads and mentors junior teammates across multiple projects in any phase -Interfaces successfully with consultants and maintains high client satisfaction -Leads consultant coordination in conjunction with senior architect(s) -Assists with leadership of Studio -Assists in staffing, resource planning, marketing, business development, and collections efforts -Effectively supports leadership through all project phases -Models the OTJ Way -Contributes to writing and review of proposals -Effective researches/problem solves to coordinate development of code compliant designs -Anticipates next tasks and takes initiative to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • procore
  • adobe
  • enscape
  • architecture degree

What You Bring

-Demonstrates ability to delivery projects on budget and schedule -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design -Working knowledge of building codes -Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to mentor junior team members -Advanced Revit proficiency -Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, -Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks within set deadlines (3+ projects at any given time) -Demonstrates advanced technical intelligence in practicing area of architecture and/or interior design. -Proficient in Bluebeam, Plangrid, and Procore -Advanced proficiency in assembly of construction documents -Requires no supervision or guidance from leadership across all project phases -Intermediate level rendering software proficiency (Enscape,Lumion, or other) -Excel, Teams, etc.) -Advanced knowledge of furnishings and finishes if applicable -Communicates clearly with managing team members -Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing -Advanced knowledge of space planning if applicable -7+ years dependent on experience, skillset, and performance -Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency -May oversee all design and drawings, develops space plans, site surveys and related documentation. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in assembly of Construction -Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities of Director

The Company

About Otj Architects

-Grew from a Washington, DC interior-architecture studio into a national design practice. -Launched studios across major US markets: San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston, New York, Dallas, and San Diego. -Delivers human-centric architecture for corporate campuses, innovation labs, multifamily housing, cultural institutions, and government facilities. -Known for bold interior design, winning Best of Year from Interior Design magazine. -Creates transformative environments that blend big-picture thinking with human-focused detail, enhancing real-estate value.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial Real Estate

Corporate

Government

Life Sciences

Multi-Family

Arts

Culture

Education

Nonprofit

Hospitality