Project Director

SUMMARY

SAA is seeking a passionate and committed Project Architect to join our highly collaborative and dynamic team with tremendous opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 15+ years of experience and knowledge of commercial architecture planning and design, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. While the  majority of our work is commercial interiors, it is also important to have experience in shell & core design and construction as we are expanding our scope for many projects. You are capable of leading a team and making client presentations across all phases of mid-size to large complex projects, including strong technical & project knowledge, and delivering exceptional design projects on time and on budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead team and client through programming,  design, construction documentation and construction administration of complex mid-size to large commercial projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Responsible for deploying resources to ensure that the design process flows smoothly, acting as the primary liaison between the team and the client to bring the design, schedule, budget and scope of work to completion.
• Concurrently implement and manage the design of several mid-size and large projects.
• Collaborate and consultative in approach, working effectively with internal and external resources.
• Has a complete understanding of sequencing and coordination of commercial project-related MEP and structural engineering as well as specialty consultants and  all vendor contracts.
• Understands the lease transaction process and SAA’s role in the process. Current working relationships within the local commercial real estate community.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellent customer service, design, & execution with respect & integrity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Depending on experience and possible concurrent assignment to Project Architect role, may directly supervise up to 8 employees in the department. If so, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or Bachelor’s of Architecture (B.Arch) from college or university or 15years’ progressive relevant experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 15+ years’ of relevant experience

• Professional Architectural License (CA) required
• Advanced credentials desired but not required (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.)
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the technical implications of design decisions
• Excellent business development skills
• Excellent management, organizational, negotiation, communications skills, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Expertise in building relationships, fostering trust, and dealing effectively with a wide range of individuals and work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Working knowledge of REVIT and CAD preferred
• Intermediate MS Office application skills
• Lifelong learner eager to share knowledge and mentor team members.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building administrative codes relating to building projects

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success fully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday to be discussed with direct supervisor.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 25% local travel and periodic travel to remote offices as needed. Limited travel may include attending meetings and work sessions in other SAA offices, client offices or job site. Mileage will be reimbursed at predetermined market rate. Individual must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation.

AAP/EEO Statement

SAA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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