Managing Architect

Ferguson Construction Company•Sidney, OH

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson Construction Company is seeking an architect to join its internal, interdisciplinary design team. The position is based on-site at one of the company’s regional offices in Sidney, Columbus, or Dayton, Ohio, or Indianapolis, Indiana. Ferguson is a Design-Build contractor serving industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare sectors. The company has been in business since 1920 and develops more than $125 million of design-build work annually. The Managing Architect will lead the design-build process from conception through completion, including conceptual design development, code analysis, construction document creation, permit submission, and construction support. The work is fast-paced and collaborative, with typical project timelines of six to twelve months from first contact to completion. The architect will work directly with customers to understand their needs and develop functional, pleasing spaces while considering cost and constructability. The role also involves mentoring designers and co-op students and collaborating with internal teams and external project partners.

Requirements

Must hold a professional degree.
Must be a registered architect with the ability to be registered in Ohio and Indiana.
At least 5 years of experience; 10 or more years is preferred.
Problem-solving skills and an understanding of construction.
Ability to meet and work with clients to address their needs.
Proficiency and strong working knowledge of Revit, with knowledge of AutoCAD.
Organization and strong communication skills.
Quality-, deadline-, and detail-oriented, with a customer focus.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and undertake projects of varied sizes across industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare building types, from conceptual design through final design and detailing.
Complete conceptual designs for new builds, additions, and renovations while considering cost and constructability.
Work with design staff to detail and assemble construction documents in Revit.
Help develop drawing standards and best practices.
Work with a team to prepare and review design drawings.
Submit permit applications and respond to plan corrections.
Lead and mentor designers and co-op students from area universities to advance their skills and prepare them for full-time employment.
Collaborate with outside consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Collaborate with internal colleagues, including the Director of Design, architectural and civil designers, business development professionals, estimators, project managers, site superintendents, and crew leaders.
Meet with customers alongside business development staff to understand their needs and design spaces suited to those needs.
Provide construction support through project completion.