We believe…

Every project can make life better.

Strong relationships inspire great work.

We must push boundaries and explore new ideas.

Model the outcomes we aspire to create.

Only together can we give it our all.

At Vocon, we are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team.

But for all our differences, we are united by a core passion: creating designs that tell a story. We are an interdisciplinary

team of thinkers, makers, doers and, most importantly, people. Our interdisciplinary team may have diverse backgrounds,

but we speak with one voice. We share a passion for the power of design, and a commitment to collaboration at

every stage of the creative process.

SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT I

Overview

Registered Architect functioning as technical lead for projects. Responsible for owning the technical execution of assigned projects as

a core member of the project leadership team. Fundamental competency in Senior Project Technical Designer job category.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and owning the technical execution of complex medium and large sized projects.
• Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with design and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
• Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, supporting design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of documentation, overseeing construction administration services and coordinating with outside consultants.
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring the production of construction documents are in concert with design intent, responsible for project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct code analyses and act as a point of contact with jurisdictions.
• Assist in managing client expectations.
• Coordinates communication between project team, sub-contractors and other disciplines.
• Conducts on-site observations and prepares architect’s field reports.
• Responsible for document coordination and design detailing.
• Coordinates between project teams and leads technical team assignments to complete interior design and/or architectural projects.
• Creates project designs and plans for all phases of projects and coordinates building design consultants while monitoring drawings.
• Coordinates all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings.
• Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.
• Plans and develops interior design and/or architectural projects that significantly impact major company programs.
• Responsible for document coordination and design detailing.
• Performs submittal reviews during construction, maintains RFI and submittal logs.
• May co-lead a team of staff, provides direction.
• Exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
• Resolves complex technical/design issues and provides guidance to the team.
• Use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices.
• Performs work requiring advanced judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Develops solutions and creates project design plans for complex client needs. Initiates project plans of all phases of one or more projects and has responsibility for preparing presentation and design support drawings.

Capabilities

• Fundamental competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Architect job category
• Specialized strength in technical execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of architecture (with optional experience in interior design).
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced experience in all phases of architecture and engineering, including substantial and varied experience in project planning.
• Advanced experience in all project phases, from strategic planning and programming through construction and post occupancy phases.
• Advanced experience in construction document preparation and field operations.
• Advanced knowledge of building materials, building codes, specifications, construction techniques, interior detailing and millwork design.
• Advanced experience with building codes, ADA requirements, zoning and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering disciplines to coordinate work.
• Competent in business writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills

Requirements

• Professional degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Design professional with (typically) fifteen years of experience in commercial architecture (with optional experience in interior design).

At Vocon, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have equal opportunities. We embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity and innovation. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply, and we are excited to learn how your experience and expertise can contribute to our mission to create great design with the relationships we build through trust and collaboration. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process