Senior Architect
NewGround
The Senior Architect serves as the leader of the Renovations Design Team and is responsible for all design administration from project kick-off through construction documents as well as representing the company to the client. The Senior Architect is an experienced, registered design professional having a strong background in generating and translating concepts into final solutions, compilation of construction documents, in directing a project design team, and in materials and methods of construction.
GENERAL SKILLS
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
+ Proficient in current version of Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator
+ Working knowledge of 3D Modeling software preferred
+ Substantial experience in project management including delivering and clearly communicating conceptual design solutions
+ Capable of individually managing, producing, coordinating, and executing the development and execution of construction documents
+ Capable of mentoring and developing junior staff
+ Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate consultant work
+ Knowledge of building materials, specifications, building codes and construction techniques
+ Excellent visual and oral presentation skills
+ Experience managing a design-build project delivery system
+ Experience with the development of project cost estimates and general knowledge of value engineering techniques
+ Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Work independently and provide guidance and supervision of team members
+ Strong communication skills to work with clients, field personnel and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work
+ Maintain continual client contact through the construction document phase and support the project team as needed from CD's through construction to ensure expected deliverables are met
+ Maintain quality control of the design function
+ Carry out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing the assigned project design team
+ Support all disciplines into the building project
+ Meet the design schedule and design construction budget
+ Attend all project meetings
+ Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent
Concept and Schematic Design Phase:
+ Participate in ideation sessions (including site visits), in the development or design brief
+ Supervise the preparation of a written program with client in collaboration with the client management team and the NewGround strategy team
+ Develop total architectural solution (budget, deliverables, and schedule) in tandem with Junior Architects and Designers.
+ Supervise the development of a conceptual site plan through consultation with civil engineers
+ Assist in coordination of due diligence services
+ Supervise and assist with the development of submittal packages for local planning commission approvals
+ Supervise the research and selection of basic materials, and develop basic exterior wall sections and critical details
+ Consult with engineers in selection of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
+ Research and interpret all applicable codes and regulations
+ Prepare Outline Specification
+ Supervise preparation of all necessary materials and exhibits for all design presentations
Construction Documents Phase:
+ Host the Construction Document kick-off call once approval from the client to proceed with Schematic Design program has been obtained
+ Provide design input and support the project team as needed during development of working drawings
+ Ensure that office architectural design policies, procedures, and standards are followed
+ Regularly review status of working drawings to be sure design intent and client expectations have been met
+ Attend all meetings as necessary
+ Perform final design intent review of all working drawings
Bidding Phase:
+ Be available for questions
+ Assist in advising on architectural portions of ASI's, as needed to accomplish design intent, with project team
Construction Phase:
+ Assist the Junior Design team members with design intent questions from the production team, related to shop drawings
+ Make periodic site visits (as required) to observe the progress and character of the project
+ Address design intent questions from the production team as needed for development of ASI's and RFI's
+ Supervise the coordination and response to RFI's
EXPECTATIONS
+ Some travel required
+ Ability to coordinate multiple projects
+ Self-starter, team player/coach
+ Maintain strong relationship with client throughout the duration of the project
+ Manage junior staff
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES
+ Architectural License required
+ NCARB certification preferred
+ Multiple State Architectural Licenses preferred
+ Minimum 10 years of professional experience in commercial architecture required
+ Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred
+ Experience with financial institutions preferred
+ Revit experience is required
+ LEED AP credential preferred
+ WELL AP credential preferred
SALARY RANGE:
+ $100,000-$120,000
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