Senior Architect

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The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating large architectural assignments with overall responsibility for construction estimate, budget adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination. This includes, but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
• May plan and develop architectural projects concerned with unique or controversial problems by offering highly specialized knowledge and skills in a particular area.
• Maintains liaison with individuals within and outside the firm, with responsibility for acting independently on matters pertaining to specialty field.
• Receives supervision that is administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives.
• May plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of a small staff of architects, and CADD designers working on the same assigned projects.
• Leads client meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
• Takes an active part in business development activities. Prepares contract proposals and participates in presentations.
• Accepts or rejects major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture with registration as a licensed architect required, with three (3) or more years of experience with SSOE as an Architect 5, or a licensed architect with twelve (12) or more years of related practical experience in architecture with former employer(s).
• Exceptions may be based upon equivalencies.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead a project team and manage the workload of multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in code analysis and understanding of building codes and regulations (such as egress, fire-resistant assemblies, occupancy, and building types).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Field Experience: Experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. Ability to troubleshoot design problems in the field.
• Salary Range: $115,000-$150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.