Architectural Project Leader

2 weeks ago

Reno, Nevada, United States United Construction Full time

Architectural Project Leader

Location:
Reno, Nevada

Job Type:
Full-time

Company Overview:


For over 40 years, United Construction Company has successfully designed and constructed over 40 million square feet of facilities throughout the United States.

Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of building types, including private and public sector education, institutional, office, aviation, retail, medical, and specialized facilities, in addition to industrial and tenant improvement projects.

We are dedicated to excellence and innovation in general contracting, design/build, design-bid-build, CMAR, and design-assist project delivery methods.

Position Overview:


United Construction Company is currently in search of an Architectural Project Leader who will be responsible for researching, designing, and producing precise, comprehensive, and detailed permit and construction drawings.

The Architectural Project Leader ensures that designs are completed within the agreed timeframe and in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Responsibilities:

Design Process

  • Review zoning regulations and CC&Rs to ensure site designs comply with local ordinances.
  • Assess site constraints while preparing study plans and designs accordingly.
  • Prepare submissions for design reviews, zoning variances, and special use permits.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements for new structures or renovations, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction timelines.
  • Proficiently utilize 3D modeling software, particularly Revit Architecture.
  • Plan project layouts and integrate engineering elements into cohesive designs for review and approval by the design manager and client.
  • Create project designs and plans using Revit Architecture.
  • Coordinate the work of various design disciplines.
  • Ensure final drawings meet all established design criteria.
  • Collaborate with the Design Manager to establish drawing production standards.
  • Prepare scale drawings and contract documents with sufficient detail and quality for seamless bidding and construction turnover.
  • Submit applications for permits to local authorities.
  • Prepare submissions to utility companies and water resource agencies.
  • Conduct energy calculations in compliance with state and federal codes.
  • Coordinate drawings in response to plan reviews.
  • Administer construction contracts and conduct periodic onsite observations to ensure compliance with plans.
  • Respond promptly and thoroughly to Requests for Information.
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Prepare As-Built Drawings.
Customer Presentations

  • Provide technical support and preparation for client proposal meetings and presentations.
  • Assist in the coordination, gathering, and preparation of plans, graphics, exhibits, and leave-behind materials for client presentations.
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise design associates and draftsmen.
  • Assist management in interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
  • Conduct performance evaluations in collaboration with the Design Manager.
Customer Relations

  • Establish strong working relationships with clients for every project.

Internal Relations:

  • Foster effective communication and collaboration with all internal departments, including Operations, Estimating, Business Development, and Marketing & Communications.
External Relations

  • Maintain positive working relationships and communication with all external stakeholders, including Architectural and Engineering Consultants, Governmental Agencies, Subcontractors, and Clients.
  • Enhance and uphold United Construction's reputation through professional actions, presentations, services, and deliverables.
Continuous Improvement

  • Continuously enhance practical and technical approaches to maintain United Construction's competitive edge.
  • Strive to improve the quality of our products and services.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license.
  • Current NV architectural certification/license is required.

Software Requirements:

  • Extensive experience with Revit Architecture and Bluebeam.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to learn and effectively operate various software applications.

General Requirements:

Language Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to present information effectively and respond to inquiries from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and manage abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands

  • The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to sit; occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and taste or smell.
  • Must regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Office work environment is typically quiet; fieldwork noise levels can vary from moderate to severe.
  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.

Why United?


For over 40 years, United Construction has successfully designed and built over 40 million square feet of facilities in the United States.

Our portfolio of completed projects includes diversified building types that consist of private and public sector education, institutional, office, aviation, retail, medical and special use facilities in addition to our resume of industrial and tenant improvement projects.

Our public sector customers have been state, federal and military facility owners. Our private sector customers have traditionally been real estate developers and end user/owners.


We have extensive experience in commercial and industrial building types throughout the United States and we have been practicing General Contracting, Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, CMAR and Design-Assist project delivery methods with our customers since our company's inception.

We have also pioneered the true Design/Build project delivery with in-house architectural design.

These delivery methods have given us a clear understanding, appreciation of and experience in integrated team-oriented project delivery approaches, and we are professionals that understand the communication, collaboration and coordination needed for the success of any project.

More than 50% of United Construction's completed projects during our history have been accomplished under Design-Build and Design-Assist (CMAR) delivery methods with both public and private sector customers.


Our business would not exist without passionate, collaborative, achievement-focused people who successfully deliver best-in-class industrial, institutional and commercial buildings and facilities.

As a United Construction team member, you will be part of a team that has a proven track record and a high level of integrity.

United Construction is a company that is trusted by our customers, subcontractors, partners, and the communities in which we serve and work.


We appreciate and welcome diverse talents and skills because we know it takes a strong team to build great buildings, great relationships and great successes.

We are always looking for outstanding people that can add value to our team and service platform.

Become part of our success and Build United

United Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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