Senior Project Architect

Story Construction • Ames, IA

9d

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Project Architect to leading architectural and design efforts for commercial projects from early design through construction. This position mentors junior members of the design team and drives design solutions that align with owner goals, budgets, and Story’s design standards.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Architect in the State of Iowa
• 7+ years of experience as an architect for commercial buildings is required
• Previous experience managing people strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Development in pursuit efforts for potential projects including developing site concepts and conceptual drawings, proposals, and interviews.
• Oversee design team members’ workload and assignments, and coordinate schedules with construction and estimating resources.
• Assist in developing and reviewing the Owner’s Program, including determining the budget and providing design options within the budget.
• Lead architectural design and coordination efforts including schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, design consultants, estimating, and construction teams.
• Develop, review, and refine design concepts that align with the owner’s program, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with Story’s estimating team to ensure design decisions remain aligned with budgetary constraints as design progresses.
• Issue design-phase documents for owner review and approval.
• Lead and facilitate progress meetings with owners and design teams; document key decisions and issue meeting minutes.
• Review and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and sprinkler design documents for overall integration and constructability.
• Provide quality control review for all design work prior to Owner review.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs as needed to support construction execution.
• Issue specifications that are coordinated with drawings and aligned with project scope.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of current building codes, energy codes, and local ordinances, ensuring compliance across all projects.
• Consult with local authorities and prepare and submit documentation required to obtain approvals and permits.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and technical mentorship to design team members, being an active participant in their career development and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Conduct site observations as needed, document findings, and issue reports or meeting minutes.
• Lead the resolution of design-related issues.
• Utilize architectural software and tools such as Revit, Enscape, BSD Speclink, and Adobe Suite.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Owners, design consults, authorities having jurisdiction, and Story project teams.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• PTO, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• Company 401K plan with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company work vehicle and cell phone
• Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
• Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
• Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed