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Different Technologies Pty Ltd.

Senior Design Architect

Different Technologies Pty Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


The Senior Design Architect serves as the leader of the project team and is responsible for all front-end design administration as well as representing the company to the client. The Senior Design Architect is an experienced, registered design professional having a strong background in generating and translating concepts into final solutions, in directing a project design team, and in materials and methods of construction.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.General Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Proficient in current version of AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator

Working knowledge of Revit and 3D Modeling software preferred

Substantial experience in project management including delivering and clearly communicating conceptual design solutions to the production team for preparation of construction documents

Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate consultant work

Knowledge of building materials, specification, and construction techniques

Excellent visual and oral presentation skills

Experience working with a design-build project delivery system

Experience with the development of project cost estimates and general knowledge of value engineering techniques

Ability to organize and prioritize personal workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines

Primary Responsibilities:

Work independently and provide guidance and supervision of team members

Strong communication skills to work with clients, field personnel and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work

Maintain continual client contact thru the Design Development phase and support Project Architect as needed from CD’s through construction to ensure expected deliverables are met

Maintain quality control of the design function

Carry out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing the assigned project design team

Support all disciplines into the building project

Meet the design schedule and design construction budget

Attend all design meetings

Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Schematic Design and Design Development Phase:

Participate in ideation sessions, in the development or design brief

Prepare a written program with client in collaboration with the client management team and the NewGround strategy team

Develop total architectural solution (budget, deliverables, and schedule)

Develop conceptual site plan through consultation with civil engineers

Assist in coordination of due diligence services

Develop submittal packages for local planning commission approvals

Research and select basic materials, and develop basic exterior wall sections and critical details

Consult with engineers in selection of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems

Research and interpret all applicable codes and regulations

Prepare Outline Specification

Supervise preparation of all necessary materials and exhibits for all design presentations

Construction Documents Phase:

Provide comprehensive Design Development Package to the Director of Production and present the project to the production team at the Construction Document kick-off meeting, initiating the beginning of the Construction Document Phase

Provide design input and support production department as needed during development of working drawings

Ensure that office architectural design policies, procedures, and standards are followed

Regularly review status of working drawings to be sure design intent and client expectations have been met

Attend all meetings as necessary

Perform final design intent review of all working drawings

Bidding Phase:

Be available for questions

Assist in advising on architectural portions of ASI’s, as needed to accomplish design intent, with production team

Construction Phase:

Address design intent questions from the production team, related to shop drawings

Make periodic site visits to observe the progress and character of the project

Address design intent questions from the production team as needed for development of ASI’s and RFI’s

Coordinate and respond to RFI’s

Expectations:

Travel can be extensive at times

Ability to coordinate multiple projects

Self-starter, team player/coach

Maintain strong relationship with client throughout the duration of the project

Mentor junior staff

Education and/or Experience Prerequisites:

Architectural License required

NCARB certification preferred

Multiple State Architectural Licenses preferred

10 years of professional experience in commercial architecture required

Experience in design of corporate headquarters / office buildings preferred

Experience in retail design preferred

Revit experience is preferred

LEED AP credential preferred

WELL AP credential preferred

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason at all.

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