Architectural Leader

Luxus is seeking an experienced Architectural Leader to manage the Hospitality Division at our Lawrenceville, GA office.

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of technical skill, excel at multi-tasking, and maintain strong relationships with hospitality clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop hospitality client relationships.
• Develop and negotiate contract proposals.
• Solicit, assemble, and validate design team fees.
• Organize construction document kickoff meetings and provide project deadlines.
• Conduct quality control milestone reviews.
• Act as primary liaison between owners/code officials and staff.
• Lead specification development for both administrative and technical sections.
• Organize approval processes from AHJ and franchise; submit building permit applications.
• Manage project pre-construction meetings and monitor information flow during construction administration.
• Handle change order requests and make initial decisions on time and money requests.
• Represent the company in defense of construction-related problems.
• Define and monitor project substantial completion.
• Manage defense of all error & omission claims.
• Review employee timesheets and address personnel issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Member of AIA, NCARB, LEED AP.
• Capable of registration in all 50 states and outlying territories.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience, with at least 15 years focused on hospitality design.
• Knowledgeable in all phases and aspects of hospitality design.
• Established connections with upper-level hospitality franchise personnel.

Skills:

• Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Bluebeam.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with Revit.
• Capable of heavy multi-tasking with excellent communication skills.
• Able to develop building concept designs, including programming and analysis, floor plans, exterior elevations, SketchUp models, and site plans.
• Competent in assessing project development constraints such as zoning, survey, geotechnical conditions, building codes, and franchise requirements.
• Adept at maintaining project schedules and delivering on time.
• Experienced in identifying and resolving complex design and construction issues.
• Skilled in addressing conflicts and disputes directly and effectively.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with dental and vision coverage options.
• Life insurance.
• End-of-year bonus (contingent upon profitability).
• 401k contributions (Traditional and Roth) and profit sharing (contingent upon profitability).
• 4 weeks of personal time off per year.
• Holiday pay (6 full days plus two half days per year).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Time and a half for overtime.
• Employee stock ownership.

Luxus is a leading architectural and engineering firm with a legacy of excellence in hospitality services. We are seeking a talented Architectural Leader to join our team and contribute to our continued success.