Principal Architect Single Family
Principal Architect Single Family
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Job Description
About Lessard Design
Lessard Design Inc. (LDI) has been shaping the future of architecture for over 35 years. With a $25M Architecture division and a $20M Real Estate Development arm the firm is renowned for its innovative designs and its commitment to creating vibrant thriving communities.
LDIs diverse portfolio includes awardwinning projects across the MidAtlantic and New England regions ranging from highrise towers to garden apartments. By blending creative ingenuity with real estate expertise LDI is redefining whats possible in the built environment.
Position Overview
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges solve problems and motivate others while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
- Develop and implement the Groups business plan
- Develop strong ties with clients (as Client Sponsors) and professional organizations
- Increase LDIs competitive position
- Review and approve all group bids and proposals for thoroughness and accuracy
- Negotiate bid price work scope and proposed terms (consistent with LDIs policy)
- Recruit train and supervise all of group personnel. Select train and develop understudies for all key positions
- Administer career development plans quarterly Intern Development Program and annual evaluations for each direct report
- Administer Group personnel including hire termination performance and salary evaluations promotions demotions achievement recognition etc. in conformance with company policies).
- Conduct Programming Feasibility Studies
- Assist in the design production and construction administration so that accurate and coordinated project information can be consistently maintained (especially on stamped drawings prepared by others)
- Produce top quality designs that meet Clients expectations without impacting profit
- Respond to Construction Administration questions that require resolution by Architect Engineer and Contractor
- Write contracts and Proposal Agreements with the Project Managers to develop appropriate fees achievable schedules and accurate contractual terms
- As licensed architect it is expected that you will stamp and seal your drawings. You will obtain with Lessards assistance additional licenses as necessary
- Develop all work scope prepare budget provide Quality Assurance and approve all work scope and budget for projects subcontracts and all related addendums assigned to Groups Associate Principals and Project Managers
- When appropriate review assist in development and approval of all Project Management Plans of the assigned group.
- Approve all groups billings variances and recommend writeoff and other credits to Chief Financial Officer
- Mentor Group management in all areas of management and executive: technical administrative financial and marketing management and executive. Function as Senior Resource to LDI staffatlarge
- Negotiate Groups contracts and budgets
- Develop new business to replace completed projects in conformance to the approved business plan. Develop new clients and maintaining assigned clients
- Maintain the groups target labor utilization and coordinate with other Principals Associate principals and Project Managers
- Attain Key Performance Indicators as negotiated for the Group and self
- Support collection efforts as required
- Must have a thorough understanding of state/local codes and accessibility requirements meeting state and federal standards
- Strong knowledge of building materials detailing construction techniques related engineering principles and building codes
Qualities
- Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees clients top management and/or public groups
Good judgment and reasoning ability enabling problem solving with the constant shifting of priorities and daily tasks
Selfmotivated personality to take on projects and assignments without the need for the micromanagement of a supervisor
Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution
Ability to manage time deadline oriented and takes initiative (selfstarter)
Proficient in spoken/written English
Keen observation and detailoriented skills
Decisionmaking and documents checking abilities
Must possess intellect integrity and influencing skills required to build strong professional relationships at all organization levels
Strong organizational skills and disciplined accuracy are required
The proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment
Track record in successful singlefamily projects
Strong aesthetic sense and interest in the arts
Knowledge of professional ethics as applied to architecture
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Architecture or related field
- Architectural License:Required license in all states where projects are located
- Experience:15 years experience. in Single Family/Townhome Residential
- Software Proficiency: Revit AutoCAD Word Excel Microsoft Project Photoshop and InDesign
- Building Type: Single Family / Towns Residential
- Single Family/Townhome Design via computer and handskills
Employment Type
Full Time
