Principal Architect (Multi-Family)

Position Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Principal of Multi-family is responsible for operations, staff performance, financial profitability, staff development and growth of his / her group, consistent with LDI’s polices and approved business plan. Oversee the Group’s Associate Principals, Designers and Project Managers and assure technical and financial performance of all projects to meet Quality & Cost Assurance standards. Oversee the Group’s organizational staff development and administer LDI’s policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Associate Principals, Design Associates and Project Managers under direct
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Develop and implement the Group’s business plan
• Develop strong ties with clients (as Client Sponsors) and professional organizations
• Increase LDI’s competitive position
• Market LDI’s services, in coordination with other Senior Principals and Principals
• Review and approve all Group bids and proposals for thoroughness and accuracy
• Negotiate bid price, work scope and proposed terms (consistent with LDI’s policy)
• Recruit, train and supervise all of Group personnel. Select, train and develop understudies for all key positions
• Administer career development plans, quarterly Intern Development Program and annual evaluations for each direct report
• Administer Group personnel, including hire, termination, performance and salary evaluations, promotions, demotions, achievement recognition, etc., in conformance with company policies).
• Conduct Programming, Feasibility Studies
• Assist in the design, production and construction administration so that accurate and coordinated project information can be consistently maintained (especially on stamped drawings prepared by others)
• Produce top quality designs that meet Clients’ expectations without impacting profit
• Respond to Construction Administration questions that require resolution by Architect, Engineer and Contractor
• Write contracts and Proposal Agreements with the Project Managers to develop appropriate fees, achievable schedules, and accurate contractual terms
• As licensed architect, it is expected that you will stamp and seal your drawings. You will obtain, with Lessard’s assistance, additional licenses as necessary
• Develop all work scope, prepare budget, provide Quality Assurance and approve all work scope and budget for projects, subcontracts and all related addendums assigned to Group’s Associate Principals and Project Managers
• When appropriate, review, assist in development and approval of all Project Management Plans of the assigned group
• Provide support to Associate Principals, Design Associates and Project Managers under direct supervision
• Approve all Group’s billings, variances and recommend write-off and other credits to Chief Operating Officer
• Mentor Group management in all areas of management and executive : technical, administrative, financial and marketing management and executive. Function as “Senior Resource” to LDI staff-at-large
• Negotiate group’s contracts and budgets
• Develop new business to replace completed projects in conformance to the approved business plan. Develop new clients and maintaining assigned clients
• Maintain the Group’s target labor utilization and coordinate with other Principals, Associate principals and Project Managers
• Attain “Key Performance Indicators”, as negotiated for the Group and self

Qualities

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