Senior Architect - Design Lead

Clark Nexsen - Johnson City, TN

Full-time - Senior

Johnson City, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

A Senior Architect - Design Lead will be responsible for performing, directing, and leading all aspects of architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities. By virtue of the knowledge and experience gained during their years of practice, a Senior Architect will be capable of bringing their design talents and organizational skills to bear on their assigned projects. They shall serve as a role model and mentor to the architectural support staff and also participate in corporate activities to improve the design quality of our projects and the processes and procedures used during the design, documentation, and construction administration activities of a project. They shall also be actively involved in the marketing and business development activities of the company and develop strong professional and personal relationships with our clients, contractors, and consultants to foster repeat business. General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents. Concurrently leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints. Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services. Assisting in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project. Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives. Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines. Communication with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected. Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project. Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids. Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings. Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures. Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management. Actively supporting Company marketing and business development activities. Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships. Providing technical guidance to architectural staff. Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff. Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures. Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable. Leading staff training sessions. Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of architectural design as a Senior Architect, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents.
• Leading several projects of moderate complexity and scope when required by schedule and/or resource constraints.
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services.
• Assisting in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project.
• Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines.
• Communicating with the Contractor on Design-Build projects to verify suitability of systems selected.
• Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project.
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids.
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management.
• Actively supporting Company marketing and business development activities.
• Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Providing technical guidance to architectural staff.
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff.
• Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures.
• Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable.
• Leading staff training sessions.
• Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or a Masters of Architecture (MA must be from an NAAB-accredited program).
• Must be a fully licensed Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction.
• NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred.
• 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm.
• Experience as a lead designer or Architect in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.
• Proficient in software tools including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and others.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process.
• Experience in Science and Technology work, particularly in academic research facility design, biotechnology research & development facility design, agricultural biotechnology facility design, and pharmaceutical facility design.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Participation in community organizations and professional associations.