Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 10-15+ years
Professional Licensure: Required
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
* Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
* Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
* Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
* Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
* Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
* Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
* Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
* Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
* Ensures effective and efficient of team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
* Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
* Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
* Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
* Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
* Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.
Proficiencies
* Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
* Site analysis
* Preliminary design studies
* Contract documents
* Specifications
* Construction contract administration
* Project team organization and management
* Consultant coordination
* Client communication
Software
* Advanced Revit
* Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
* Microsoft Office Suite and 365
* Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop
* Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
* Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting
* Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
* Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education
* LEED GA within 6 months of hire
* Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
* Architectural license
* Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required