Job Description
The Architecture Director will work with firm leadership in identifying, establishing and implementing overall strategies for the Architecture unit for the Dallas office. They will manage resources, motivate and mentor staff, and assemble task groups as needed to study, implement and execute various standards and procedures.
This is a fully onsite role located in North Dallas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads Architectural staff in a single office in the execution of projects
- Works with firm Principals to determine schedules and staffing for projects
- Determines staffing needs based on future workload
- Hires and trains new staff
- Implements and oversee standards and procedures
- Miscellaneous administrative tasks
- Works with COO and Quality Assurance Director to innovate the firm’s Architectural practice
REQUIREMENTS
Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited University requiredRegistered ArchitectLEED® AP preferredMinimum of 7 years of professional experience in the Architectural field on commercial projectsExperience in K-12, Higher Ed, commercial, and automotive market sectors is preferredDocumented experience leading and mentoring an architectural staffExperience preparing and meeting project schedulesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and writtenStrong organizational and time management skillsMust work well in a team environment, fostering collaborationProficiency with relevant industry software preferred, including Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe products, MS Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and VantagePoint.Personality Traits :
Sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality resultsTechnical, analytical focus, working within established standards and guidelinesProactive, expertise-based problem solvingAuthoritative leadership based on specialized expertise, knowledge of systemsPositive response to pressureCritical, creative thinkerPositive communicator