Technical Director Job at Perkins&Will in Minneapolis

As aTechnical Directoron the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Establishes and promotes a culture focused on high-quality, innovative design, with emphasis on technical resolution of design challenges.
• Familiarizes staff with, and promotes regular use of, the Project Delivery Manual.
• Responsible for management of, and Studio adherence to, Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes (Quality Program).
• Ensures that all projects in the Studio comply with applicable codes, Perkins&Will resiliency and sustainability goals, industry standard construction techniques and current building science best practices.
• Ensures that projects are thoroughly, accurately and efficiently documented at every design phase.
• Monitors progress of projects relative to schedule and budget (Perkins&Will fee and project costs).
• Manages Studio engagement with the Firmwide Specifications Group and monitors delivery of specifications for all projects.
• Champions fiscal responsibility and performance in the technical development of projects.
• Mentors staff to develop, support and encourage technical design excellence.
• Facilitates staff engagement with PWU and other learning resources to increase technical competency.
• Facilitates documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and the resolution of project issues.
• Manages high-risk project situations.
• Investigates and implements management processes and tools to improve project cost, quality and schedule.
• Researches and reports on new technologies, materials and building systems.
• Collaborates with other Studio leaders to ensure appropriate technical staffing assignments and project performance.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of technical staff candidates.
• Represents and leads the local implementation of firmwide technical initiatives and policies.
• Collaborates with project managers to ensure project technical team members understand their roles, responsibilities and importance to project success.
• Collaborates with the Firmwide Specifications Group to create Studio-specific master sections when required to reflect local or regional project delivery.
• Maintains a working knowledge of AIA contract documents, Perkins&Will standard edits of these and their applications on projects.
• Facilitates effective collaboration among technical personnel in multi-Studio projects.
• Assists local and Firmwide Learning and Development groups to identify learning needs and develop content to fulfill these needs.
• Develop and maintain contacts within local and national AEC communities as Studio and Firmwide resources.
• Present to the Studio regularly to raise and maintain awareness of technical design issues, initiatives and advancements.
• Participates in the Firmwide Technical Design Community, regular Technical Director calls and periodic Firmwide initiatives.
• Actively promotes the firm and technical design advancement through publishing, speaking engagements and social media outlets.

Requirements:

• 15+ years technical experience.
• Licensed architect in the state of practice.
• NCARB Certificate.
• Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CCS, or CCCA certification is a plus.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
• Member of at least one relevant professional organization (e.g., AIA, CSI).

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

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