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NewGround Senior Design Architect in Chicago, Illinois
The Senior Design Architect serves as the leader of the front-end, multi-disciplinary design team and is responsible for all front-end design administration as well as representing the company to the client. The Senior Design Architect is an experienced, registered design professional having a strong background in generating and translating concepts into final solutions, in directing a project design team, and in materials and methods of construction. Persistence for solving problems, mentoring jr. staff, listening to feedback from all team members, and having an ability to prioritize and pivot quickly from task to task are essential for success.
General Skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator
Proficient in 3D Modeling software preferred
Substantial experience in project management including delivering and clearly communicating conceptual design solutions to the production team for preparation of construction documents
Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate consultant work
Knowledge of building materials, specification, and construction techniques
Excellent visual and oral presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with a design-build project delivery system, preferred
Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage a team of design architects
Work independently and provide guidance and supervision of team members
Strong communication skills to work with clients, field personnel and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work
Maintain continual client contact thru the Design Development phase and support Project Architect as needed from construction documentation through construction to ensure design intent is achieved
Maintain quality control of the design function
Carry out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing the assigned project design team
Collaborate with interior designers, environmental graphic designers, and multi-sensory designers in development of experiential concepts
Meet the design schedule and design construction budget
Attend all design meetings
Provide mentorship and guidance for the team and junior staff
Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent
Concept Design, Schematic Design and Design Development Phase:
Participate in ideation sessions, in the development or design brief
Prepare a written program with client in collaboration with the client management team and the NewGround strategy team
Develop total architectural solution (budget, deliverables, and schedule)
Develop conceptual site plan through consultation with civil engineers
Assist in coordination of due diligence services
Develop submittal packages for local planning commission approvals
Research and select basic materials, and develop basic exterior wall sections and critical details
Consult with engineers in selection of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
Research and interpret all applicable codes and regulations
Prepare Outline Specification
Supervise preparation of all necessary materials and exhibits for all design presentations
Construction Documents Phase:
Provide comprehensive Design Development Package to the Director of Production and present the project to the production team at the Construction Document kick-off meeting, initiating the beginning of the Construction Document Phase
Provide design input and support production department as needed during development of working drawings
Ensure that office architectural design policies, procedures, and standards are followed
Regularly review status of working drawings to be sure design intent and client expectations have been met
Attend all meetings as necessary
Perform final design intent review of all working drawings
Bidding Phase:
Be available for questions
Assist in advising on architectural portions of ASI's, as needed to accomplish design intent, with production team
Construction Administration Phase:
Address design intent questions from the production team, related to shop drawings
Make periodic site visits to observe the progress and character of the project
Address design intent questions from the production team as needed for development of ASI's and RFI's
Expectations:
Travel can be extensive at times
Ability to coordinate multiple projects
Self-starter, team player/coach
Maintain strong relationship with client throughout the duration of the project
Education and/or Experience Prerequisites:
Architectural License required
NCARB certification preferred
Multiple State Architectural Licenses preferred
10+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture required
Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred
Experience in retail design preferred
LEED AP credential preferred
WELL AP credential preferred
Salary Range:
- $120,000-$140,000 yearly