Senior Licensed Architect

Description

Senior Licensed Architect - Public Works

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Licensed Architect at our Houston Downtown office. This is more than a design leadership role - it's a key opportunity for an experienced architect who thrives on mentorship and aspires to become a future leader. We're looking for someone who is passionate about guiding project teams and developing emerging professionals, while helping to shape the long-term vision of our practice.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Reports to:

Vice President/Principal-in-Charge

Employment Type:

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type:
Salary

Registration(s):
Licensed Architect

Education:

Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties:

* Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.

* Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.

* Supervise project team's work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.

* Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.

* Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

* Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.

* Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.

* Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.

* Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

* Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).

* Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.

* Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

* Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.

* Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.

* Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.

* Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.

* Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.

* Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.

* Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role

Competencies:

* Adaptable:
Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.

* Manages Time and Priorities:
Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.

* Organizing Resources:
Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.

* Sharing Information:
Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.

* Plans Effectively:
Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.

* Builds Relationships:
Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Architecture required.

* Licensed Architect in Texas (required).

* Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, including leadership in technical design and team coordination.

* Strong portfolio of work in Institutional, Commercial, or Public Works projects.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative…