Technical Design Lead

3 weeks ago


Downers Grove, United States Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, design, and engineering services for restaurant, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company | Great Places to Work 2023 | Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, | Best Places to Work in Construction 2023

The Technical Design Lead is a member of our design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services to our clients for construction and design programs. A design professional, accountable for producing accurate design and construction documents for our multi-site, commercial clients and supporting other team members in achieving team goals. This is a hybrid role in our Downers Grove, IL office.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepares complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
  • Provides technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
  • Responsible for determining the appropriate building components and their design application.
  • Responsible for maintaining project schedules, deadlines and commitments for all projects.
  • Coordinates work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
  • Notifies supervisor of changes in project scope and advises if a change order proposal is needed.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.
  • Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
  • Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
  • Project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
  • Oversees staff architects, designers and technicians.
  • Review / evaluate others work and provide productive feedback and technical direction.
  • Eligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.
  • Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
  • Participates in the development of more junior members of the team.
  • Participates in NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.
  • Engages in personal growth using Sevan’s I-PDCA process.
  • Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision on large-scope projects with many complexities.
  • May represent the company at client project meeting and visit project sites to verify scope, exiting conditions and other related activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent; master’s degree preferred.
  • 7 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in Revit (preferred), Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet. 3ds Max is a plus.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of architectural building design, infrastructure, principles, and advanced techniques.
  • Familiar with MEP systems and structural systems.
  • Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
  • Capable of completing complicated and difficult architectural assignments and large, complex projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
  • Experience of multi-site commercial projects in the retail and restaurant industries, preferred.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

  • Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
  • Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
  • Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
  • Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
  • Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.



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