Senior Architect

Job Description

Hoefer Welker has openings for Senior Architects with 10+ years of experience. As a Senior Architect, this person will be responsible for efficiently and effectively managing, designing and delivering successful building projects through a pro-active delivery process whether with in-house staff or outside AEC team members and according to office standards and processes. Responsibilities include involvement from schematic design through construction, reviewing shop drawings and related submittals, coordinating consultants in all phases and directing the production of the projects.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans.
• Support, direct, and mentor staff within a team-building atmosphere where personal agendas and preferences are set aside and all team members work together for what is determined to be best for the company, client, and project.
• Collaboratively work with consultants, contractors, and owners in a pro‑active integrated project delivery process throughout all phases including design, construction and post‑occupancy to achieve client, project and internal office goals.
• Focus on client satisfaction and creating their interest in providing future project-related services.
• Coordinate and monitor the activities of project personnel, ensuring individual job assignments are achieved in support of project requirements.
• Maintain awareness of scope, schedule, budget and status of all assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain client confidence by maintaining a high level of professionalism, accountability, and performance.
• Conduct architectural studies, develop design concepts and design criteria, and prepare reports, calculations, and detailed design and construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary field surveys, develop designs and draft preliminary plans.
• Assist in developing statements of probable cost.
• Participate in presenting plans and documents to governing and permitting authorities for land‑use, zoning and permit approvals.
• Observe construction inspection while in progress and upon completion for adherence to plans and specifications; advise contractors on interpretation of the plans and specifications.
• Prepare material, write construction specifications and prepare detailed construction documents.
• Ensure quality assurance program is initiated and adhered to through the life of the project.
• Participate in conceptual design and provide full support throughout the entire project.
• Serve as an SME on specialized systems.
• Liaise with project management, architects, and consultants.
• Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent; 10+ years experience in architectural practice as a project architect on technical projects is required.

Certification/Registration:

• Architectural registration required with current license.
• NCARB registration desired and LEED Green Associate Accreditation desired.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use an insured personal vehicle in the courses of employment.

Qualifications: Candidate must be proficient in Revit, Sketch Up, and Microsoft Office. Deltek Vantagepoint and Newforma knowledge preferred. Must have excellent organizational and multi‑tasking skills, ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, and meet deadlines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Great leadership, decision making, delegation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to provide high quality, responsive design solutions and documentation for construction in a variety of styles with proven exceptional client service.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and personally driven to consistently meet project design and performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as with various disciplines and types of people and committed to being an effective, contributing team player.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

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