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About TAIT
Welcome to TAIT where innovation meets legacy! As a premier civil engineering architectural design and real estate development firm were not just shaping skylines; were developing communities across the United States. Since our founding in 1964 TAIT leads the industry TAIT leads the industry in designing masterplanned communities groundbreaking hospitality ventures and cuttingedge urban infill projects. From industrial distribution centers to transportation networks utilities and public works our work is at the forefront of progress. Join our team and unlock unparalleled career growth opportunities comprehensive training toptier benefits and a supportive worklife balance. Recognized as a Top Workplace since 2016 your journey with us promises to shape the future. Embrace flexibility with remote hybrid or inperson work arrangements ensuring your success both personally and professionally. Your future begins here at TAIT.
Position Description
The position of Architectural Project Manager will include design & technical skills as well as experience in project management to develop building design concepts and solutions in various markets. This position will exercise technical skills in preparing design visualizations construction documents and communication graphics. The position will support our architecture teams in Santa Ana CA Norco CA and Boise ID. The individual in this role will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary projects across multiple market sectors. The individual in this role needs to have strong skills and experience in all phases of the design process as well as project administration specifications code compliance client interface and team leadership. Our projects create community we design and manage the building of physical space that brings people together. Projects include grocery retail retail mixed use restaurants general commercial public works and facility improvements.
This position will require the individual to work inperson at the Boise office. The job will consist of a combination of office time client and agency marketing job site surveys and construction site visits. Site visits may require travel regionally and nationally.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall design quality implementation and delivery of each project.
- Interface and coordinate site planning engineering and interior design to develop and execute architectural design concepts.
- Develop project design intent and goals for successful implementation.
- Ensures compliance with applicable codes and ADA requirements. Ensures the standards for construction document production.
- Provide technical assistance to other team members as well as mentor junior designers.
- Provide schematic design through construction administration; Initiates and develops technical level design concepts and details.
- Assist design team & provide direction for all portions of projects (i.e. initial setup preliminary design development construction design drawings and documents solving design problems coordinates with clients and office personnel).
- Site Surveys Ability to document asbuilt field layouts gather dimensional information and direct others in the creation of accurate floor and ceiling plan backgrounds inclusive of all windows doors walls power & data locations mechanical diffuser & return layouts furniture fixtures and equipment floor and ceiling plans sections elevation detailing and roof plans.
- Lead the coordination of consultants technical experts and daytoday construction administration activities; ensure all parties are adhering to firmwide standards and processes; contract documents with consultants and the client; coordinate meeting notes and agendas; provide detailed documentation and communication and provide feedback as necessary.
- Maintain a schedule for project progress and work with contractors owners clients and consultants to ensure ontime deliverables meet the needs of the client.
- Prepare communication graphics & presentations as required for clients.
- Prepare assembly enclosure and waterproofing details in collaboration with client consultants and team members.
- Process construction submittals RFIs substitution requests and shop drawings.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to function in a position of high visibility both internal and external to the company. Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Marketing and client visits with local public works contractors and other agencies as applicable in an effort to secure oncall services projects and K12 schoolwork.
Minimum Education and Skills Experience- Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within an Architectural firm.
- Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience providing design and team guidance.
- Minimum of 4 years of drafting experience within an Architectural firm.
- Bachelors degree in architecture or related field.
- Architectural license or ability to secure one within one year of being hired.
- AutoCAD background is essential; knowledge of and experience in Revit is a plus; 3D rendering and visualization skills preferred.
- Basic LEED knowledge and/or being LEED accredited Professional is a bonus.
- Strong efficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- Must be a licensed architect or have the ability to secure licensure within one year of starting.
- Experience with project types: Mixed Use Grocery Retail Retail Restaurant General Commercial Public Works and facility remodels.
- Conceptual understanding of building codes standards and building structures; conceptual understanding how buildings are constructed with the ability to cocreate technical details and documents that succinctly describe the project; knowledge of Zoning resolutions and Building code laws.
- Proven ability to lead a team of design professionals successfully through a projects completion.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements- Attend client meetings at job site locations or TAIT offices as needed.
- Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites.
- Ability to occasionally lift plan sets that range in weight from 1lb 20lbs.
- Ability to travel occasionally with notice.
Benefits
TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health dental vision employer paid life insurance 401(k) with match generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAITs core value is its culture of kindness. With this youll find a familyoriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:
- Flexible Work Schedule Options Remote Hybrid InPerson
- Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
- Dental Plans with little to no deductible
- Vision PPO plan thats accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Accident and Critical Illness plans
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation holidays and sick time.
- Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
- Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
TAIT is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC