Principal Architect – Higher Ed
Company | JLG Architects |
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Location | Sioux Falls, SD, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters of Architecture from an accredited university
- Current architectural licensure and NCARB record
- Minimum of 10 years professional post-licensure experience
- Minimum of 8 years of successful project management and leadership for projects with a $30M+ construction budget to achieve project goals, budgets, and schedules
Responsibilities
- Expand client base through pursuit targets set in collaboration with Practice Studio Leaders.
- Act as an ambassador for JLG in the community and elevate JLG as the firm of choice for client pursuits.
- Accountable for full project deliverables. Candidates may be asked to sign for projects.
- Work with Practice Studio Leader and Project Managers in determining client’s fees and project budgets, schedules, and project results.
- While the PA/PM is the main client contact, remain connected with client as the sponsor.
- Establish team understanding of project goals and establish high performance outcomes.
- Ensure client goals for projects are accomplished and expectations are exceeded throughout the project.
- Monitor contracts, subcontracts, change orders and other agreements to ensure that established procedures are being followed and that each phase is properly closed out.
- Ensure that all applicable certifications are maintained, and policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Train and mentor Project Architects, Job Captains and Project Associates through continual project peer review and invest in their growth through delegated project experiences.
- Work with the Marketing department in writing proposals, participating in proposal presentations, and/or making conference presentations.
- Oversees and develops direct reports by creating performance metrics and goals for those individuals.
- Maintain JLG as firm of choice, exceed expectations, and secure a recommendation for JLG.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 consecutive years of experience in a studio
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to gain client confidence, hold difficult conversations, and display confidence in public speaking and presentations
- Highly self-motivated problem-solver, with proven team leadership to mentor, empower, and grow staff
- Evidence of community stewardship with the ability to create brand awareness and build relationships to win work
- Clear understanding of architectural business and construction processes to budget, plan, and deliver throughout a project
- Expert knowledge of building codes, building science, and constructability