Director Of Architectural Design

Tulsa, OK, United States

As the Director of Design at CSHQA, you will actively participate in guidingand implementing a cohesive design vision for the firm, engage in strategicplanning and collaboratively work with the Principals and firm Leadership toensure the success of the firm's architectural practice. You will coordinateprojects with staff when appropriate while maintaining an engaging, andprogressive design culture. You will collaborate on new business developmentefforts through design preparations and presentations. You will be an integralpart of the office leadership team and must be an active participant in ClientManagement and Business Development. As the Director of Design, you willreport directly to the VP of Architecture and indirectly to the Principals.

JOB DUTIES

Lead the design of projects as the key influencer responsible for overalldesign vision, quality, and implementation.Mentor, coach, empower and encourage junior designers, architecturalstaff and interior designers.Provide recommendations on design and layout methodologies while setting thestandard and raising the bar for the quality of design.Establish and reinforce design expectations throughout all project phases.Participate in recruitment activities to acquire additional talent at alllevels.Maintain interdepartmental goals, project accountability and staffutilization while complying with studio and firm procedures and standards.Participate in professional development and performance reviews of otherstaff.Build, develop and maintain new and long-standing relationships with keyclients.Actively participate in social, civic, trade and professionalorganizations to support marketing efforts.Coordinate with the Principals and Executive Team as a visionary to plan andimplement strategic design initiatives, design quality requirements anddesign policy.Work closely with Project Managers, Principals and VP of Architecture toexecute projects at a consistently high level, meeting client goals andexceeding client expectations, all within the designated budget and schedule.Guide a team of designers to craft tailored, innovative solutions that workfor the client.Communicate and coordinate with other architects, owners, engineers,vendors, consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the buildingprojectEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with both private andinstitutional clients, consultant design and engineering professionals,and representatives of various agencies.Establish strategic goals, requirements, policy and process for design staff.Responsible for overall design quality of projects and collaborate within thestudios to foster a strong design culture.Main contact with clients regarding design and strategic issues.Assist Principals, VP of Architecture, BD & Marketing and ProjectManagers in preparing proposals, assigning project teams, andparticipating in presentations and interviews.Troubleshoot design delays and oversee design schedules.Review and approve design concepts and provide design direction.Periodically review all projects to ensure high-quality standards and designrequirements are being met.Ensure compliance with local building codes/agencies as well as planning anddesign principles.May assume responsibility as either "Design Principal" or "PrincipalIn-Charge" of projects.

REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITIES

Recognized leader in design who works closely with Principals, VP ofArchitecture, and Project Managers to execute projects to the highestquality, on time, on budget and in a collaborative environment.Proven experience maintaining a high level of satisfaction/relationshipswith clients through superior service.Exceptional listening skills, quality workmanship and thorough understandingof client requirements.Possess solid knowledge of trends within industry markets, client businessmodels, client operational need , and key branding elements.Possesses conflict resolution skills.Experience in leading or significantly contributing to the design of projectswithin multiple markets.Documented record of achievement in design, including architectural andclient-focused design awards.Have a variety of project scale experience. Ability to understand, read,and apply project finances concerning fees, budgets, man-hours,expenses, and profitability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree or master's degree, from a recognized and accreditedinstitution in the field of architecture and design.Registered architect.Proficient in graphic communication and proficiency in associated softwaresuch as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign and hand delineation orsketching.LEED Certification a plus.Supervisory ability and interpersonal skills including graphic, written andoral communication, as well as knowledge in all aspects of contemporarycomputer literacy.

CSHQA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualifiedapplicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy,genetic information, retaliation for protected activity, protected veteranor disabled status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state

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