Group Lead of Architecture

Integrated Project Services•Germantown, MD

53d

About The Position

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Group Lead of Architecture to join our talented team at our office located in Germantown, Maryland. In this role, you will provide leadership of the technical discipline and direct the day-to-day operational activities of their assigned Group staff. You will also be responsible for the delivery of the target gross margin profits of the department. You will also manage staffing activities, including recruiting, retention, and development of department staff.

Requirements

15+ years of diversified engineering experience, at least 10 years of which have been in a supervisory or management capacity, consisting of planning, designing, and construction of engineering projects.
Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation.
Architectural Registration.
10+ years of Life Sciences Industry experience.
Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others.
Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building, and a strong work ethic.
Must be able to build rapport with department staff.
Exceptional experience and knowledge of process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, fire protection system design, and how these systems integrate into architectural design.
Possess a general understanding of BIM workflows

Nice To Haves

AIA/NCARB Membership/Accreditation.

Responsibilities

Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of overall work as to engineering, compliance with established IPS standards, procedures, codes, and ordinances.
Primary responsible individual for the quality of unit output related to adherence to stated project goals, as well as legal and IPS guidelines, and efficiency.
Contributes technical input and oversees the technical output of the department and/or assigned group staff to assure compliance with legal, regulatory, and IPS project requirements.
Protects IPS corporate welfare through application of prudent judgment and implementation of risk management techniques while maintaining supervision (in conjunction with the Director of Architecture) over all Health, Safety, and welfare risks associated with their group staff projects.
Develops and assures implementation of standards and tools to ensure department output meets or exceeds established quality and performance expectations.
In conjunction with the Director of Architecture, oversees manpower planning of unit resources and administers technical staff to assure efficient assignment of resources on multiple, concurrent projects.
In conjunction with the Director of Architecture and IPS's Human Resource personnel, recruits, retains, and develops staffing plans to meet forecast labor and skills required to meet the business plan.
Supervises designers and architects and ensures that all employees within the department are properly managed, trained, and provided with career path opportunities.
Actively manages department revenue growth and labor efficiency.
Instills a positive work environment and facilitates effective staff development efforts.
Communicates staffing levels regularly with all levels of management at IPS.
Prepares proposals for service and supports the preparation of proposals by others.
Supports business development with presentations and related marketing activities.
Special projects as assigned.