Managing Architect

Ferguson Construction Company•Greenfield, IN

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson Construction Company is seeking an architect to join its in-house, interdisciplinary design team. This on-site position may be based at one of the company’s regional offices in Sidney, Columbus, or Dayton, Ohio, or Indianapolis, Indiana. Ferguson is a Design-Build contractor delivering projects across industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare sectors. The Managing Architect will lead the design-build process from conception through completion, including conceptual design development, code analysis, construction documents, permit submission, and construction support. The role involves working with customers and business development staff to understand project needs and develop functional, distinctive designs, while considering cost and constructability. Projects typically move quickly, with timelines of six to twelve months from first contact to completion. The architect will manage and contribute to projects of varying sizes, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and mentor designers and co-op students. The role also contributes to drawing standards and best practices and supports Ferguson’s cooperative, cross-disciplinary design-build approach.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and work on large and small projects across industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare building sectors, from conceptual design through final design and detailing.
Develop conceptual designs for new construction, 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 develop 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 develop designs that meet those needs.
Lead the design-build process from conceptual design and code analysis through construction documents, permit submission, and construction support.