What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ARCHITECT: DESIGN LEAD position at Carroll Daniel Construction?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY
A Senior Architect - Design Lead will be responsible for performing, directing, and leading all aspects of architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and industrial facilities.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents.
- Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints.
- Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services.
- Assisting in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, and members of the public through all stages of the project.
- Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
- Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines.
- Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected.
- Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project.
- Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids.
- Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
- Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
- Working with, responding to, and taking directions from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management.
- Actively supporting Company marketing and business development activities.
- Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Providing technical guidance to architectural staff.
- Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff.
- Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures.
- Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable.
- Leading staff training sessions.
- Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.
Qualifications
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
- Performing Project Manager duties as assigned.
- Serving in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned.
- Responsible for discipline design and documentation.
- Responsible for discipline coordination of plans and specifications.
- Developing discipline design approach and methodology.
- Developing discipline project plan and production methodology.
- Responsible for establishing discipline sustainable design approach.
- Creating and maintaining project architectural design notebook.
- Confirming project planning & program requirements.
- Developing building systems analysis & selection.
- Establishing building envelope design components.
- Establishing building & site control dimensions.
- Preparing scope and fee proposals for project architectural services.
- Assisting MP and PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedules.
- Reviewing and approving discipline code analysis prepared by design team.
- Reviewing and approving discipline specifications prepared by the design team.
- Responding to RFI's, Dr Check comments, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- In general, the performance of the job has the Senior Architect: Design Leader operating from an office location vs a project location so to oversee one or more projects at one time. The Senior Architect: Design Leader will be subject to job-site conditions, and therefore should be able to cope with and withstand these conditions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- BS or MS in Architecture or Design with active registration, and 10 years of experience as a lead project architect or design group leader.
- Familiarity with design software including Revit proficiency and rendering software capability (Lumion or 3DS Max) is preferred. Prior experience with industrial manufacturing, distribution, and automated warehousing projects is desired.
- Candidates must have the ability to work directly with owners, engineers, and construction professionals to produce both conceptual design packages and detailed models for fast-track capital projects.
The above descriptions cover the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
Carroll Daniel Engineering is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Carroll Daniel Engineering is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
