Responsible for multiple projects of large and medium complexity/size.
Collaborate with the team leadership (principal, project manager, project controls) to communicate and monitor an efficient project work plan.
Assist in the confirmation of scope, schedule, goals and priorities, budget, and staffing.
Ensures that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.
Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Conceptualizes a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program.
Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program.
Present the design with the Project Manager and Project Designer to stakeholders during early project phases.
Participate and collaborate on project activities from concept design through construction administration.
Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
Lead others in project team settings, design critiques, pin-ups, and constructability reviews.
Supervise and coach junior staff on project teams.
Utilize BIM technology to advance the design and documentation in various architectural phases.
Lead or direct the preparation of specifications in coordination with building plans.
Evaluate and promote the incorporation of sustainable design principles.
Interpret and apply building codes, energy codes and requirements of regulatory agencies.
Evaluate and select building systems and materials.
Participate and support Quality Assurance and Control practices.
Participate in marketing activities for the office/company, including helping to win work in interviews for potential projects.
Requirements
Requires understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of Newforma, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Possess an in-depth knowledge of and/or client experience with research universities, commercial life sciences and innovation hubs.
Capable of simultaneously supporting one or more Principals in Charge on multiple projects.
Excellent understanding of accessibility codes, life-safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
Able to maintain and forward the development of the design concept.
Offers and supports creative technical design and detailing decisions that are in line with project goals and understands their impact on cost, construction, sustainability, and other factors.
Understands and leads the integration of code, zoning, market specific best practices and other issues into the project.
Adheres to established project sustainability requirements.
Has the ability to follow verbal and written instructions to revise, develop and produce plans, elevations, and details appropriately.
Reviews, marks-up and delivers document corrections to team for implementation.
Ability to distribute work to, and monitor progress of, the project team.
Proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction or guidance.
Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
In-depth knowledge of the science and technology market sector;
Team player with the client, entire project team, and contractor.
Excellent negotiator and communicator.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health saving accounts
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
employee stock purchase program
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid family leave
ten paid holidays in each calendar year
eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)