Principal – Owner's Representative, Architect

Role Overview

• Lead large, complex construction projects in the greater North and South Carolina region
• Manage all facets of the project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction phases of work
• Envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over local operations required to successfully deliver the project
• Manage all project stakeholders and recruit and oversee local project staff
• Regular on-site presence in the region is required for this high-profile opportunity
• Lead business development efforts in South Carolina and adjacent regions
• Identify new business opportunities, introductory meetings with potential clients, proposal development oversight, and client/project interviews
• Coordinate all business development activities with upper management and senior level managers overseeing the business development for growth within the region
• Provide leadership and supervision of project staff ensuring adherence to company policy/procedures
• Oversee staff development, performance management, and team motivation initiatives of direct reports
• Guide the team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for construction projects
• Manage the overall client relationship during all phases of contracts
• Provide leadership in business development activities including making connections with new clients, identifying and developing new opportunities, developing proposals, and providing support in developing opportunities
• Review and monitor contracts to ensure MSI is fulfilling contract requirements
• Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations
• Develop and manage project standards and provide regular reports to the client on project progress
• Provide Design Management oversight including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process
• Attend all design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability
• Provide Construction Management oversight including review and monitoring of project budgets and project schedules, review of RFI’s and submittals, review of pay applications and change orders, observation and monitoring of construction activities, and evaluation of field problems and facilitation of resolutions
• Attend field walks and OAC (Owner, Architect and Contractor) meetings as the primary representative of the Owner
• Monitor and facilitate project commissioning and closeout activities
• Manage performance of contracts with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Update and report on project budgets, invoice preparation, and project financial forecasts including variance reporting
• Review and provide information to the owner regarding contractor schedule updates and coordinate with MSI’s internal scheduling team.

Requirements

• NAAB accredited bachelor’s degree in architecture
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years in the AEC industry
• Management of a team involved in planning, design, and construction
• Registered Architect and active license preferred
• Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP or CCM desired
• Project Management experience required
• Significant experience in all phases of work required
• Must be able to provide regular on-site leadership on select projects
• Organizational and project management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Manage and develop high performing teams
• Implement and execute vision and goals
• Prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Develop a pipeline directly or indirectly by using multiple market and customer resources
• Set priorities and work in a group environment or independently
• Be client focused and detail oriented
• Manage staff of different disciplines to produce results on time and within budget
• Communicate to and brief leaders
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Have working knowledge of design software including Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
• Proposal development, support and writing skills.

Tech Stack

• PMP