What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect K-12 Education position at GPD Group?
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of nearly 800 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is currently seeking an Architect / Project Manager to lead our K-12 Education group in our Columbus, OH location.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Registered Architect with over 12 years of experience.
- Experience in architectural design and project management of K-12 projects.
- Demonstrates a talent for leading the design and direction of the project.
- Experience with all phases of the project including pre-bond and master planning, programming, design, construction documentation, and construction administration.
- Evidence of building and maintaining client relationships in the Education market sector.
- Comfortable assisting Business Development to respond to RFPs, develop and deliver presentations to school districts in pursuit of new projects.
- Has a strong knowledge and demonstrates expertise in the K-12 sector contracts and delivery methods.
- Experience leading a team of architects and designers and in-house engineers as well as sub-consultants in the completion of the projects.
- Familiarity with OFCC requirements.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manages all aspects of the project working with an internal team of educational planners, designers, architects, engineers and illustrators.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Project Architect, reviewing project status and quality of the deliverables.
- Manages the contracts, budget, and the schedule for projects.
- Manages the client relationship throughout the project.
- Supports business development in preparation of RFPs and participates in presentations.
- Assists in pre-bond and master planning activities with districts.
- Develops proposals and works with legal in the development of contracts.
- Reviews the technical development of the plans.
- Drives the process throughout to ensure deadlines are met with a quality product. Provides status updates to the team and client regularly.
- Participates in the documentation as needed. Participates in Community Meetings & Board Meetings.
GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
- Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Professional Development Support
- And much more…
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