Director of Technical Services

Cooper Carry · Atlanta, GA · 1 wk ago

HybridManagementFull-time

Qualifications

Licensed architect and LEED-AP with specialty
15+ years’ experience in architectural practice with substantial experience in technical leadership or senior technical role
Seasoned in large, multi-year, multi-phased new and renovation construction, as well as fast-paced, fast-tracked and/or design build construction contract administration
Expert knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction and green building strategies
Deep knowledge of construction methods, detailing, specifications, MEP/structural coordination, and applicable building codes and standards
Expert in CSI-formatted specs and authoring platforms (e-SPECS, Specpoint, etc)
Prior experience managing or mentoring technical teams and implementing office-wide technical standards

Responsibilities

Define and maintain firm-wide technical standards, detailing protocols, and documentation best practices (drawings, specifications, schedules)
Lead BIM strategy and implementation: standards, workflows, templates, model QA, and software adoption (Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360/Collaboration platforms)
Provide technical leadership and support to project teams on complex technical issues, constructability, material selection, MEP/structural coordination, and code compliance
Develop and deliver internal technical training, mentoring, and competency programs for architects, technologists, and junior staff
Oversee QA/QC processes for deliverables and ensure consistency across projects; perform technical reviews and sign-off where required
Drive product research and innovation (new materials, detailing methods, digital fabrication techniques) and pilot technologies that improve delivery efficiency
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building codes, standards, sustainability requirements and local regulatory processes; ensure projects meet statutory requirements
Manage team of internal specifications writers
Chair the firm’s technical council/committee

Supervisory Responsibilities

Train, plan, assign and direct work
Appraise performance
Reward and discipline employees
Aid in problem resolution

Physical Demands

Majority of time is spent in sitting position
Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means
No lifting requirements for this position

About the Company

Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them.

We bring an internationally recognized team of design professionals to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective design. Since our founding 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, in the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, and the communities of which they form a part.