Senior Architect

Description

Position: Senior Architect

Reports To: Project Manager/Lead

Classification: Exempt

Date of Revision: 5/1/2021

Summary

Senior Architect – Certified licensed architect with a minimum of ten years of experience in architecture practice. Responsible for providing technical leadership and documentation coordination, including the development of design drawings, technical documentation, and leading project team assignments for multiple, large, and complex projects. Committed to design excellence, user experience, material health, social purpose, and sustainability. Ultimately responsible for the finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction on projects.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Licensed Architect with major project responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction.
2. Direct and coordinate the production of schematic, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with the Project Manager.
3. Plan, develop, and manage construction documents and execute technical documentation, interpreting, organizing, and executing project team assignments.
4. Conduct construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.
5. In-depth resolution of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
6. Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
7. Establish and follow budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager.
8. Collaborate with Project Manager to monitor project billing and maximize team quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.
9. Coordinate with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence.
10. Provide leadership and oversight of a team of project architects, project associates, and interns.
11. Analyze design, design data, and planning as it relates to project scope.
12. Contribute innovative design solutions that capture the intended design vision.
13. Contribute bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize impact on individuals and the community.
14. Participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients.

Competencies:

1. Proficiency in Revit required.
2. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites preferred (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
3. Proficiency with Sketch Up or Rhino preferred. Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.
4. Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC, etc.).
5. A high caliber blend of both design and technical skills.
6. Advanced knowledge in the design process, construction documentation, and construction administration.
7. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to meet scheduled deadlines and work within a client’s budget.
9. Excellent organizational and client presentation skills.
10. Passion for providing exceptional client service.
11. Collaborative and professional work ethic.

Certification Requirements:

1. Architectural License required.
2. NCARB Certificate as needed on project assignments.
3. LEED AP Certificate and experience in sustainable design preferred.

Supervisory Requirements:

1. Direct and mentor project associates and interns.

Work Environment:

1. This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels, including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office location has a workstation for scanning/photocopying and a cafe for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.

Physical Demands:

1. Hand/wrist/finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.
2. Ability to lift a set of construction documents.
3. Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Position Type/Hours expected to work:

1. This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week.

Travel:

1. Occasional travel depending on project assignments.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferred or have met the years of architectural experience required for license testing.
2. Master of Architecture preferred.
3. A minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture practice.

Work Authorization:

1. Sponsorship may be considered.

AAP/EEO Statement:

NAC, Inc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. All qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential, and previous work record. This same non-discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.

NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process to formulate reasonable accommodations.

Signature:

This job description has been approved by all levels of management. Employee's signature below constitutes employee's understanding of these requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

Employee: ________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________