Technical Manager - Architecture; On-site

Technical Manager - Architecture (On-site)

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A Technical Manager is responsible for implementing architectural/engineering project(s), including Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bidding and Construction Administration. Included are coordination with and responsibility for communicating with other disciplines.

This position requires a thorough understanding of building construction methods and techniques as well as the applicable codes. Final responsibility for the technical quality of a project lies with the Technical Manager.

• Capable of serving as the main point of contact for a project or series of projects with one or several clients, the contractor and the consultants with limited input required from the Project Manager or Principal.
• Ensure coordination with all disciplines.
• Oversee the design and production of construction documents and specifications for the projects/programs.
• Maintain CP and/or the client’s standards.
• Provide on-going quality control throughout the project.
• Obtain and perform peer review of documents.
• Work with PM setting up project budget(s) and completing designated scope of work within allotted time.
• Delegate, review and accept responsibility for work of subordinate team members.
• Coordination of the project with Permitting (i.e., issuing, tracking, expediting and responding to jurisdictional comments, variances, etc.).
• Communicate owner revisions and RFI’s.
• Assist in representing the client’s interests at public hearings and meetings, as needed.
• Provide customer service to client in order to maintain relationship.
• Coordinate the bidding process including contractor qualification, bid document preparation, bid evaluation and assist with contract negotiation as needed.
• Assist in providing full Construction Administration services (i.e., construction site visits, preparation of field reports, processing change orders, shop drawing review, request for payment form review, gathering lien waivers, warranty information, and project close-out) as needed.
• Responsible for training, mentoring of junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.

CP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc