Architect

POSITION SUMMARY: Licensed Architect with a design or technical focus will manage significant aspects of one or more projects including predesign, design, construction, and post occupancy services. Ensure project(s) progress-on schedule, within external and internal budgets, and to client expectations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise, as assigned, internal staff and/or external team members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:  Develop client, project, and services opportunities consistent with firm marketing goals  Expand existing and cultivate prospective client relationships.  Expand existing and cultivate prospective project and service opportunities.  Assist in the development of proposals. Participate, as requested, in client interviews/presentations.  Supply relevant project/client data (i.e. project/service/“value-adds” statistics, project rendering/photographs, public relation opportunities) to accounting and marketing groups.  Contribute to the financial growth of the firm through effective project & client management  Develops project design and/or technical solutions based on client and firm goals, budget, schedule, and expectations.  Prepare and monitor tasks to accomplish and coordinate design or technical work for one or more projects. Work to be consistent with client requirements/expectations, contract and fee agreements, schedule, and Firm Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Become familiar with provisions of architect, consultant and contractor agreements. Ensure terms of agreement are followed. Report owner/contractor/regulatory changes that might require supplemental/additional services.  If required, determine and monitor staffing requirements for assigned projects based on budget, schedule, and other project requirements. Make recommendations to firm management relative to personnel needs.  If required, monitor and regularly report project progress and team performance to client and firm management. Report scope changes, decisions & other information that may affect schedule and/or costs.  Continuously instruct, guide, and counsel clients & project team(s) regarding firm and project SOPs, strategies, and expectations.  Supervise assigned staff in accordance with firm policies and applicable laws  Provide leadership; establish & communicate clear team member roles and performance standards.  Prepare and conduct performance reviews for staff under his/her direct supervision; provide input with regard to staff not under his/her direct supervision, as requested.  Ensure firm policies are observed by staff under his/her direct supervision and, if necessary, recommend disciplinary action to management.  Develop assigned staff capabilities through continuing education and mentoring.  Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge  Attend educational workshops presented by firm and review professional publications.  Develop a special expertise in an existing or new firm practice area or firm market sector.  Participate in professional, business, and/or non-profit organizations.  Contribute to team effort  Perform other firm duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a North Carolina architect registration, NCARB Certificate, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 8 years design, and construction services experience in one or more of the following project types: Workspace, Higher Education, Health, CCRC’s, Critical facilities, Food Service or Financial. Master's Degree is a plus. LEED accreditation is a plus. TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Proficient in AutoCAD; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint; and Adobe Reader. Experience in BIM software is a plus. Extensive knowledge of governmental regulations, building codes, construction document preparation, contract administration, and architectural and sustainable design techniques. Strong skills and abilities in the following: attention to detail; organizational, time management, and people management skills; written and oral comprehension; active listening skills; social perceptiveness; written and oral expression; problem sensitivity; deductive reasoning; critical thinking; active learning; ability to work independently; adaptability; and ability to interpret drawings and specifications. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside a standard office environment with minimal noise levels. The work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach with hands and arms, talking, hearing, and grasping. May occasionally require lifting light to medium weights (10 - 20 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and the visual acuity to operate a keyboard. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require occasional overnight travel.