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