ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and perform all architectural services at the task level from initial design through completion of construction to provide design continuity.
- Coordinate with the Principal to develop, create, and implement project design concepts.
- Develop the project program and initial design concept; coordinate with other team members to further develop design concepts through the Schematic Design and Design Development project phases.
- Obtain and assemble information using computer-aided drafting Revit (CADD) software or conventional drafting methods, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data, to produce designs, working drawings, schedules, details, and notes.
- Coordinate with all parties engaged in the project to integrate all information into current and future project documents.
- Assist with and/or develop project goals and plan layout; prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
- Work closely with project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate individual drawings into a cohesive set of construction documents as required.
- Assist in monitoring labor budgets and identify any deviations from initial project scope, additional needs for services, etc.
- Collaborate with project team to coordinate design documents and applications for submission to owners, contractors, vendors, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for plan review as necessary.
- Research, observe, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources to stay informed regarding economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and/or environmental regulations.
- Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, as-builts, code research, etc.).
- Maintain MVE & Partners standards of performance and policies at all times.
- Managing teams and people, mentor and train junior staff including utilizing project management software (DelTek) to monitor project time and budget.
- Advance big picture design ideas and provide insight on new industry trends.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of experience in a professional office setting including broad experience in various project types and phases preferred
- Architectural License preferred
- Advanced skills in operating Revit, CADD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Excel
- Promote new and innovative methods of using software (all the above software)
- Strong listening, oral/verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills required
- Strong skills in reading comprehension to understand the content in work-related documents
- Skills in applying industry standards and graphic conventions data to the organization and arrangement of information (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.) to formulate a unified presentation
- Expert design skills and the ability in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to brainstorm and formulate alternatives
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a given action to evaluate potential outcomes and implement solutions
- Skill in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
