We are looking for a Director of Design / Senior Architect with extensive residential experience. Creative design, presentation and people management experience and expertise are a must!

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RESPONSIBLITIES 

 

• Must be a leader and able to manage and organize our design department. 

• Coordinate with our design & production team to develop creative residential architecture solutions

• Develop and lead schematic presentations

• Develop construction sets for our building projects

• Ensures compliance with architectural, construction, and engineering standards

• Work positively with clients to determine requirements for their remodel

• Develop initial project estimates on structure costs, building schedule special requirements

• Prepare detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of a building project

• Direct staff for on time, on budget development of project drawings, studies and budgets

• Visit job sites to ensure work is being done according to architectural plans

• Utilize knowledge of County/jurisdiction Building Code and Permitting requirements to gather and collect design conditions for new construction, interior and exterior alterations or repairs: expertise needed for Arlington and Alexandria Counties, and NWDC.

• Evaluate site conditions and constraints for construction projects.

• Participate in team meetings to coordinate design options and ideas.

• Develop appropriate schematic plans per project scope and budget.

• Research concepts and materials to support the team on technical issues influencing concept development.

• Select materials and finishes while keeping within budget
  Use CAD tool effectively to draft design drawings, must include 3D models.

• Work within timely schedules to coordinate the completion of tasks through to final project completion

• Conduct on-site observations and provide recommendations to help streamline ongoing design projects

• Manage and execute design assignments in a timely manner.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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• 10 years of experience

•  Bachelor's degree in computer design field or equivalent technical school or equivalent experience in REVIT, AutoCAD, design or field experience

• Master's degree preferred

• Complex problem solving ability required. Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced atmosphere

• Computer Aided Design for residential construction

• 5 years of experience in developing BIM models for residential construction

• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and/or similar

• Generate Plan Drawings, Details, and Schedules for projects in various phases of design and construction according to industry standards

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets

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YOUR CORE VALUES

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• Works hard without emergency

• Laughs and has fun, while being focused on results

• Takes great pride in “getting it right”

• Works hard to constantly improve

• Loves being part of a team of pros

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Compensation commensurate with experience.

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