Senior Architect - Asset Strategy

NELSON is currently seeking a creative, innovative,
Registered Architect with Commercial Interiors experience to join our Asset Strategy Practice. As a Sr. Architect, you will lead and execute a broad range of projects through the design process, production of construction documents and construction administration. The Sr. Architect will be responsible for developing solutions to technical problems, assisting multiple interiors projects for code compliance/review at schematic and CD phases, QAQC of CDs.

Ability to work hybrid/in-person in Minneapolis is strongly preferred.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:
Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You:

• Go All-In –Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real -Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth -Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly -Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You –Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility 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.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Extensive understanding of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer supplier appropriateness.
• Good understanding of project budgets and
• Extensive knowledge of building regulations, life safety codes and ADA
• Extensive knowledge of the construction
• Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and processes involved in production of Construction
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and
• Good knowledge of MS Project
• Good knowledge of Newforma Project Center
• Good knowledge of Deltek
• Good knowledge of LEED and WELL requirements

Leadership:

• Assist project team with design and technical questions during the project
• Share knowledge with the entire studio and be a resource to the entire NELSON staff
• Be a mentor to staff, including Interns
• Contribute as a Team Leader, on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment
• Seek to improve the performance and knowledge of staff being supervised
• Direct a team of teammates, including designers and interns

Project Delivery:

• Assist with proposal and contract documents
• Bring solutions to code and life safety issues that arise on projects to align with client goals
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents using software skills listed above
• Conduct field surveys as required
• Develop and/or oversee the development of design concepts into complete design development set and further advance into complete construction drawings
• Assist designers and project managers material research and compilation of project data and incorporation throughout the project
• Prepare project specifications- review as it relates to QAQC
• Communicate with project team members and resolve drawing discrepancies independently
• Coordinate and incorporate work of internal and external…