Senior Architect_

Chicago

The Senior Architect serves as the leader of the Renovations Design Team and is responsible for all design administration from project kick-off through construction documents as well as representing the company to the client. The Senior Architect is an experienced, registered design professional having a strong background in generating and translating concepts into final solutions, compilation of construction documents, in directing a project design team, and in materials and methods of construction.

GENERAL SKILLS

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

+ Proficient in current version of Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator

+ Working knowledge of 3D Modeling software preferred

+ Substantial experience in project management including delivering and clearly communicating conceptual design solutions

+ Capable of individually managing, producing, coordinating, and executing the development and execution of construction documents

+ Capable of mentoring and developing junior staff

+ Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate consultant work

+ Knowledge of building materials, specifications, building codes and construction techniques

+ Excellent visual and oral presentation skills

+ Experience managing a design-build project delivery system

+ Experience with the development of project cost estimates and general knowledge of value engineering techniques

+ Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Work independently and provide guidance and supervision of team members

+ Strong communication skills to work with clients, field personnel and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work

+ Maintain continual client contact through the construction document phase and support the project team as needed from CD's through construction to ensure expected deliverables are met

+ Maintain quality control of the design function

+ Carry out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing the assigned project design team

+ Support all disciplines into the building project

+ Meet the design schedule and design construction budget

+ Attend all project meetings

+ Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Concept and Schematic Design Phase:

+ Participate in ideation sessions (including site visits), in the development or design brief

+ Supervise the preparation of a written program with client in collaboration with the client management team and the NewGround strategy team

+ Develop total architectural solution (budget, deliverables, and schedule) in tandem with Junior Architects and Designers.

+ Supervise the development of a conceptual site plan through consultation with civil engineers

+ Assist in coordination of due diligence services

+ Supervise and assist with the development of submittal packages for local planning commission approvals

+ Supervise the research and selection of basic materials, and develop basic exterior wall sections and critical details

+ Consult with engineers in selection of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

+ Research and interpret all applicable codes and regulations

+ Prepare Outline Specification

+ Supervise preparation of all necessary materials and exhibits for all design presentations

Construction Documents Phase:

+ Host the Construction Document kick-off call once approval from the client to proceed with Schematic Design program has been obtained

+ Provide design input and support the project team as needed during development of working drawings

+ Ensure that office architectural design policies, procedures, and standards are followed

+ Regularly review status of working drawings to be sure design intent and client expectations have been met

+ Attend all meetings as necessary

+ Perform final design intent review of all working drawings

Bidding Phase:

+ Be available for questions

+ Assist in advising on architectural portions of ASI's, as needed to accomplish design intent, with project team

Construction Phase:

+ Assist the Junior Design team members with design intent questions from the production team, related to shop drawings

+ Make periodic site visits (as required) to observe the progress and character of the project

+ Address design intent questions from the production team as needed for development of ASI's and RFI's

+ Supervise the coordination and response to RFI's

EXPECTATIONS

+ Some travel required

+ Ability to coordinate multiple projects

+ Self-starter, team player/coach

+ Maintain strong relationship with client throughout the duration of the project

+ Manage junior staff

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES

+ Architectural License required

+ NCARB certification preferred

+ Multiple State Architectural Licenses preferred

+ Minimum 10 years of professional experience in commercial architecture required

+ Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred

+ Experience with financial institutions preferred

+ Revit experience is required

+ LEED AP credential preferred

+ WELL AP credential preferred