Principal Architect, Industrial​/Manufacturing

Principal Architect, Industrial/Manufacturing

Location:

Atlanta, GA (30339);
Charlotte, NC (28217);
Nashville, TN (37210)

The Principal Architect will provide overall direction and leadership of the development of architectural designs, construction documents and specifications, and may serve as the Architect of Record for assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, and relationship management with all stakeholders for projects where JE Dunn provides professional design services, driving contracting and business development to meet or exceed all design targets.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

ARCHITECTURE LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE

Strategic:

• Key contributor in defining and guiding the strategic plan in partnership with departmental and regional leaders.
• Active in the community including conference attendance/speaking engagements and/or active memberships in associations (such as board posts and committee memberships).
• Develops strategies for growth of the business.

Operational:

• Responsible for the delivery of architectural design services, the development of culture and the execution of processes.
• Professional service delivery, with project responsibilities including client management, project leadership, and technical guidance.
• Oversees client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.
• Interfaces and advises client, manages staff and reviews technical documents to meet the needs of the project.
• Provides oversight through all aspects of a project’s lifecycle from planning, programming, design, construction documentation, contract administration through to project close‑out.

Marketing/Business Development:

• Partners closely with Marketing, Client Solutions, and Operations to develop new opportunities and build relationships.
• Increases JE Dunn’s industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and industry associates as well as participating in industry organizations.
• Develops and/or assists in defining overall team project pursuit plan and win strategy, including strategic proposal development to achieve business development and financial goals.
• Prepares conceptual designs as required for project pursuit submissions and client development.

Leadership and

Collaboration:

• Collaborates with regional leadership on furthering design‑build opportunities in collaboration with project teams, clients and owners.
• Encourages cooperation, sharing of skills and workload between employees and across project teams.
• Serves as a leader to inspire our team, represent design excellence, and reinforce our national brand.
• Strong seller doer capable of generating work and creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients.

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Advanced communication skills, verbal and written.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, Adobe programs, or Google Sketch Up.
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material‑specific standards.
• Ability to think in a highly structured manner across all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field (Required).
• Degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program (Preferred).
• Master’s degree in architecture (Preferred).

• 12+ years architectural experience (Preferred).
• 5+ years people management (Preferred).
• Cross‑functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades.
• General construction experience (Preferred).
• Previous experience in proposal and client…