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