Principal Architect/Project Development Leader

Position Purpose

The Principal Architect/Project Development Leader will collaborate with the Business Development Managers to identify potential projects, cultivate client relationships, and develop the architectural space needs for a client.

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Identify and Obtain New Projects
• Collaborate and partner with the Business Development Manager (BDM) in the identification and qualifications of potential projects.
• Work with the BDM to cultivate relationships with the customer to identify needs and propose effective solutions.
• Assists the Business Development Manager (BDM) in creating “value-added proposition” for the owner.
• Collaborate with BDM and team members in the development of the proposal, interviews, meetings, and presentations.
• Lead efforts for the architectural Physical Conditions Assessment, Programming, and Conceptual Design aspects of the Facility Study.
• Provides “Referendum” support on projects in states where applicable.
• Architectural
• Set the design direction for the project along with the Project Architect and the Design Leader.
• Oversee the production efforts on projects/designs.
• Coordinate and assist with revisions and drawing markups.
• Conduct code evaluations.
• Create Facility Studies, address physical conditions assessments, and educational programming.
• Coordinate and assist the estimating department in the development of conceptual-level budget estimates.
• Communication and Collaboration
• Key presenter of the architectural design during the RFQ/RFP selection phase, and is a significant factor for PSI being selected.
• Attend and collaborate in projects, key client meetings, and presentations.
• Communicate with outside consultants, including developing Professional Service Agreements.
• Develop and maintain a strong client relationship.
• Present at school board meetings on project updates.

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity – Acts in an honest, trustworthy, high integrity manner; makes and keeps commitments.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on contact improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed customer expectations.
• Compassion – Conduct oneself as a steward of PSI, supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – Take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.

Position-Specific Competencies

• Specialized Expertise – Thorough understanding of the municipal and K-12 market with ability to develop big picture goals clearly; developing detailed, accurate plans to achieve the desired results within the Owner’s defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communication – Apply high level technical expertise with ability to discuss and present to non-technological clients so they understand and are comfortable with the proposed solutions in such a way that gains their confidence and trust.
• Analytical – Listen effectively, analyze, hear details, and be thorough uncovering customer needs to deliver them the best value proposition.
• Collaboration – Collaborate effectively with others as part of a team to deliver a high quality, high value project.
• Self-Directive – Determines, manages, and owns day-to-day activities and schedules.

Working Conditions

• Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s offices.
• Onsite surveys, meetings, and presentations will be held at the project site.
• Additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines and/or in the evenings for presentations, meetings, and overnight travel may also be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of architectural experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on municipal and educational (K-12) projects.
• Professional degree from NAAB accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain Architectural registration in states where the projects are conducted.
• Experience in successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong public speaking/client facing inter-relationship skills.

Physical Demands

• Sit.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.