Licensed Architect
Job description
Position Summary:
Licensed Architect will oversee and manage all aspects of one or more, large-scale, complex projects including predesign, design, construction, and post occupancy services. Ensure projects progress-on schedule, within external and internal budget and client expectations.
Responsibilities
Develop client, project, and services opportunities consistent with firm marketing goals
• Expand existing client and cultivate prospective client relationships
• Expand existing project and cultivate prospective project service opportunities
• Assist in the development of proposals. Participate, as requested, in client
interviews/presentations
• Supply relevant project/client data (ie 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
• Prepare, and regularly monitor a project Execution Plan. Execution Plan to be divided into
manageable elements in a logical sequence consistent with client requirements/expectations,
contract and fee agreements, schedule, and Firm Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
• Lead and direct the development of construction documents for small and large projects; direct
and coordinate the work of internal staff and engineering consultants.
• Develop professional services scope including, but not limited to: staffing plan, expenses,
and schedule. Assist in the negotiation and preparation of architect, consultant and contractor
agreements. Ensure terms of agreement are followed. Secure, as necessary, in a timely manner
supplemental/additional services agreements perform SOPs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure that assigned projects are reviewed for program, design, code, and
constructability compliance, as well as, the coordination of all disciplines.
• Authorize placement of his or her seal on assigned construction documents
• Continuously instruct, guide, and counsel clients & project teams 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 (with firm approval) 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 Registered Architect, preferably North Carolina license and ability to become registered in NC if not. NCARB Certificate is a plus; a Professional degree in
Architecture from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 8-10 years design and construction services experience with large-scale/complex projects in one or more of the following project types: Workspace, Higher
Education, Health, CCRC’s, Critical facilities, Food Service or Financial. A Masters Degree is a plus. LEED accreditation is also a plus.
Those interested in applying can send resume and portfolio to francievaughn@gmail.com