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• Project manage engagements of varying size and complexity based on your experience, with guidance from managers and/or supervisors.
• Responsible for implementing high-quality building science services across your projects.
• Lead the development of project plans, details, and specifications
• Communicate with clients throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Analyze and design roofing and cladding systems, waterproofing details, and testing plans for air, water, structural, thermal performance, and corrosion resistance of buildings.
• Delegate assignments to other staff members as needed for the project.
• Independently prepare technical reports to completion; document observational findings, analyze findings, and provide recommendations. Seek additional expertise from other BES colleagues as needed based on your experience with the type of project work.
• Pursue client contacts and opportunities. Write proposals and develop budgets for leadership review.
• Attend industry events to promote BES and engage in your professional development.
• Read, write, and understand proposals and contract requirements

Expectations

• Positively contribute to the culture of BES and continually strive for excellence in work product while acting honestly and fairly with clients and stakeholders
• All colleagues at BES may be asked to perform duties outside the scope of their official job description. This aligns with our values of caring deeply, excellence, and teamwork.
• Professional curiosity is central to staying up-to-date with the science of our industry and providing the best value to our clients. With that in mind, we expect all colleagues to purposefully engage in their professional development to advance their own skills and broaden the business opportunities of BES. We look forward to supporting your ambitions.

Skills, Education, and Other Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of direct building enclosure experience
• Education: Associates degree (or higher) in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Ability to write clear and concise communications for internal and external audiences with minimal guidance from supervisors.
• Working knowledge of design codes and industry standards

What you should have as a Lead Designer/Lead Architect:

• Degree in Architecture from an Accredited University, Master’s Degree Preferred
• Registered Architect
• Eight (8) plus years of experience
• Residential Experience a plus
• Proficiency in the International Residential Building Codes and building material sciences
• Software: Microsoft Office and Revit

Preferred Soft Skills and Personality Traits of Lead Designer/Lead Architect

o Residential architectural design experience (drafting, specifications, finish selections) 5+ years minimum

o Working experience with REVIT (preferred), AutoCad and/or Chief Architect

o Solution oriented creative problem solver – able to identify opportunities, vet options, gain team and client consensus, and bring items to closure

o Provide great client service - active listener to understand client needs and preferences to deliver results

o A strong design sense - practical solutions that are interesting, beautiful, and functional

o Ability to think “outside the box” but also have an attention to detail

o Able to plan and organize work independently

o Product selection experience – ability to research and recommend products to meet unique project design solutions in coordination with construction applications

o Effective communication; Written and Verbal

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