What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Architectural Designer position at Outdoor Personia?
Lead Architectural Designer
Outdoor Personia is hiring a Lead Architectural Designer. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000 to $100,000 , depending on skills, experience and certifications with construction knowledge.
Outdoor Personia designs and builds personalized outdoor structures such as garages, pool houses, pavilions, greenhouses, and more. We are a premium brand that is expanding throughout New England and need a knowledgeable and forward-thinking leader on our team.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have demonstrated skills in residential architectural designs
- Find fulfillment in improving processes and solving work-flow interruptions
- Represent Outdoor Personia professionally and maturely at all times
- Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills
The Lead Architectural Designer oversees and facilitates architectural designs and selections with clients, permitting and quality control, as well as material lists and design efficiencies. We are continuously improving our processes and procedures to improve shop to field production. Our Lead Architectural Designer will help streamline these processes. There is also the opportunity to upsell through our unique design/build process with our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Working with the Production Manager, the Lead Architectural Designer will understand job requirements, materials needs and schedule.
- Design to clients dreams and budgets.
- Design with local building codes in mind.
- Deal professionally with building inspectors and zoning officials in the permitting and inspection process.
- Communicate professionally with clients around budgets, selections, and potential upsell opportunities.
- Communicates with client on job progress and concerns, and communicates any issues to Production Manager.
- Collaborate with team, subcontractor, and client on grade elevations, zoning setbacks, and property utilities.
- Oversee shop to field production methods to gain material and time efficiencies
- Anticipates problems and proactively comes up with solutions.
- Maintains a record of daily tasks and progress on each job in project management system
- Provides training and feedback as needed to crew members.
- Provides feedback on crew members to the Production Manager
Requirements
- Be flexible to changes at all stages of production
- Uphold a morally sensitive environment for coworkers and team members
- Minimum 3-5 years’ design experience in the residential wood and metal construction
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills
- Be able to communicate effectively with crews, management and clients
- Be able to adapt quickly to changes and problem solve
- A valid driver's license
- Experience with AutoCad, Chief Architect, and Solidbuilder
- We are a tobacco free environment
- Able to pass initial and random drug screens throughout employment
Why Outdoor Personia?…
- As a team we enjoy a positive, caring culture where good attitudes flourish
- We are passionate about helping to develop our people.
- We create an environment where you can make something beautiful out of your life.
- While many industries are struggling currently, we are committed to continual growth through strategy and innovation, this is why we are hiring!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Profit sharing
- Quarterly bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000
