Senior Architect II

Job Description

Clark Nexsen is seeking a highly skilled Senior Architect II to join our team. As a Senior Architect II, you will be responsible for leading architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing all aspects of architectural design, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents.
• Leading and executing projects of the highest complexity.
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services.
• Presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, AHJ's, and members of the public through all stages of the project.
• Managing the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects and working with assigned Project Managers to meet project budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinating with Project Managers to execute project plans.
• Directly supervising the teams' design and technical delivery.
• Coordinating, supervising, and communicating all aspects of the architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure that architectural design details integrate properly with all other disciplines.
• Communicating directly with the client to present technical and design solutions.
• Directing and supervising the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project.
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids.
• Managing and supervising architectural support services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Ensuring staff compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Managing Principals, Project Managers, Design Managers, and senior management.
• Actively supporting Company marketing and business development activities.
• Establishing and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Providing technical guidance to architectural staff.
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of architectural staff.
• Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and procedures.
• Representing the Managing Principal, Project Manager, or Department Head when they are unavailable.
• Leading staff training sessions.
• Providing input to Department Head on staff annual performance reviews.
• Skilled in presenting technical and design solutions directly to clients.
• Collaborating closely with Project Manager to implement project plans and oversee team's design and technical delivery.
• May handle HR tasks such as staff reviews and financial decisions.
• Proficient in monitoring projects to uphold quality and production standards in design and contract documents.
• Experienced in managing project-team personnel and contributing to the establishment and implementation of firm goals, values, and long-range plans for growth and profitability.

Project Responsibilities:

• Performing Project Manager duties as assigned.
• Serving in the role of Design Manager on projects as assigned.
• Responsible for discipline design and documentation.
• Responsible for discipline coordination of plans and specifications.
• Developing discipline design approach and methodology.
• Developing discipline project plan and production methodology.
• Responsible for establishing discipline sustainable design approach.
• Creating and maintaining project architectural design notebook.
• Confirming project planning & program requirements.
• Developing building systems analysis & selection.
• Establishing building envelope design components.
• Establishing building & site control dimensions.
• Preparing scope and fee proposals for project architectural services.
• Assisting MP and PM in development of project proposals, budgets & schedules.
• Reviewing and approving discipline code analysis prepared by design team.
• Reviewing and approving discipline specifications prepared by the design team.
• Responding to RFI's, Dr Check comments, etc.
• Leading discipline bidding and construction administration activities.
• Performing discipline QA/QC reviews on assigned projects.
• Back-checking discipline QC team comments.
• Monitoring and adhering to project budget & schedule.
• May require domestic and foreign travel.

Education, Technology, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program -or-
• Masters of Architecture (MA must be from an NAAB-accredited program)
• Must be a fully licensed Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is preferred
• Holds additional professional and sustainability certifications
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• A Senior Architect II should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
• Advanced level knowledge of design, modeling, and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
• A Senior Architect II must have a minimum of 12 years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm.
• Experience as a lead designer or Architect in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.
• Architects assigned to focus on our Science and Technology work may be given additional consideration for expertise and relevant leadership experience in academic research facility design, biotechnology research & development facility design, agricultural biotechnology facility design, pharmaceutical facility design as well as other building typologies involving the Life Sciences. Successful candidates will also have a strong history of leading the overall design development for these facility types and have a history of building and maintaining successful client relationships.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of leading project team(s)
• Familiarity with design, modeling and graphic software (Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar applications)
• Advanced level understanding of architectural construction and contract documents
• Advanced understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation
• Collaborating with project management to develop and manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Dedicated to fostering and developing team members professionally
• Fostering client relationships and/or supporting business development activities
• Viewed as an architectural leader or subject matter expert within the firm and/or by our clients
• Leader in client presentation development, public speaking, writing and business correspondence skills
• Knowledge and participation in marketing activities
• Participating in professional and/or community organizations

Physical Requirements:

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility:

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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