Senior Architect Leader

Job Summary

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of architects and designers including total delivery of the architectural deliverables and services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leading a team of architects and designers to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables as well as managing individual and team performance.
• Review and approval of all architectural deliverables.
• Validation of professional services and preliminary estimate of construction costs at the onset of projects and tracking changes as the project progresses.
• Producing professional service estimates in accordance with the department standards for project deliverables, project studies and estimates, change notices and for the development of new work through proposal efforts.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving tasks at hand.
• Establishing the design criteria, incorporating client requirements, estimate and/or scope basis and design basis meeting applicable state, local and federal standards and codes.
• Working knowledge of scope and deliverables. Initiating timely change notices when deviation is made from your scope, affecting schedule, deliverables or cost of the work.
• Planning and organizing the work of your team. Communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client.
• Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Understanding and utilizing project tools which are in place for project control.
• Delegating work to architects and designers in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.
• Present project design to Leaders for review and makes recommendations to meet their needs.
• Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited university is required.
• Registration as an Architect with the NCARB required.
• Applicable jurisdictional license(s) may be required.
• 10 or more years of Architectural experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of architectural standards, best practices, and building codes.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all architectural deliverables.
• Able to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Able to develop preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Ability to create accurate blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of architectural work.
• Knowledge and application of company architectural design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to lead project teams to deliver on commitments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.