Overview In this role you will lead a team of architects to deliver complex construction documents and manage day-to-day project administration. You will build trusted client relationships, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design solutions meet program and code requirements. The position plugs into SmithGroup's mission of resilient, innovative spaces across healthcare, science, workplace, and education. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on delivering quality, on-schedule projects in a hybrid work environment.
Compensation / Benefits- flexible scheduling
- hybrid work environment
- PTO with option to purchase additional time off
- paid federal holidays and extra Fridays off
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching and tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities- Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for complex projects
- Prepare, coordinate, and finalize construction documents packages
- Oversee construction administration activities and coordinate with contractor, owner, and consultants
- Mentor and oversee junior staff
- Establish and execute project work plan and staffing
- Develop trusted client relationships
- Participate in recruiting and performance management
- Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience with medium to large-sized senior living and/or residential projects
- LEED AP and Architectural Registration preferred
- Working knowledge of engineering systems and multi-disciplinary coordination
- Strong communication with clients and ability to build trust
- Excellent mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Experience leading other architects and project teams
- Understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, and construction practices
- client relationship building
- mentoring and leadership
- organization and communication
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
