Senior Project Architect

Huitt-Zollars•San Diego, CA

16d•$135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Senior Registered Architect Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Registered Architect at our San Diego office . This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Institutional markets. Location: San Diego, California Employment Type: 40 FT Hours Compensation Type: Salary Registration: Registered Architect in California Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required Duties: Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions Key Responsibilities: Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy. Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market. Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service. Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects. Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team. Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm. Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects. Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met. Role Competencies: Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders. Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias. Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles. Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills. Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture required
Registered Licensed Architect in California required
Minimum 9 years in the profession as an Architect
Demonstrated building construction technical experience
Have worked in Institutional markets
Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines
Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams
Ability to interact with owners and user groups
Strong organizational and leadership skills
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity
Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer
Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget
Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues
Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process
Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested
Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal.
Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals).
Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives.
Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project.
Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget.
Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance.
Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.