Principal-in-Charge / Vice President - Architectural Science & Technology

Principal-in-Charge / Vice President - Architectural Science & Technology

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Vice President – Licensed Architect (Science & Technology) at our National Capital Region office (Alexandria, VA). In this role, you will be a part of education and healthcare projects. The successful candidate will need to be a Licensed Architect with 12+ years of professional experience in architecture design with an emphasis in education and healthcare markets. They will have very good communication and leadership skills, and the ability to ensure exceptional project delivery for clients.

Location: Alexandria, VA (National Capital Region)

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours (In-Office)

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Registered Architect

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Reports to: Principal-in-Charge

Duties:

• Act as primary contact for the client and be responsible for overall project management
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Supervise project team cooperatively with the project designer
• Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across the office
• Ensure project design development, documentation stay on schedule and meet the budget.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues
• Maintain project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines
• Mentor project team and foster positive team spirit that supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ensure staff adheres to HZ’s policies, practices and procedures
• Monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors
• Write proposals, recommend appropriate fees, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants
• Manage bid or contractor selection process
• Actively pursue new business opportunities by utilizing their network
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Must be Registered Architect.
• 12+ years related experience in architectural design with the tasks identified above.
• A minimum 8+ years project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable to direct staff in effective use of Revit including coordinated 3D BIM modeling of component systems, AutoCAD for 2D designs, and software for rendering and imagery of concepts and designs
• Must have experience on large-scale projects.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects and make client presentations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional education and healthcare market.
• Proven business development and client interaction experience.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement.

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a).