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Huitt-Zollars, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Registered Architect VI

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is an award-winning Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States. They are seeking a Florida Registered Architect to collaborate with a knowledgeable team, oversee project management, and develop client relationships while ensuring compliance with project standards.

ConsultingReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide input on and execute the strategic vision for the practice area’s local market

Develop and maintain client relationships

Actively pursue new business opportunities by using their network

Act as primary contact for the client and is responsible for overall project management

Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations

Negotiate contracts

Act as primary contact for the client and oversee project teams, providing oversight to project managers, project architects and project designers

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity

Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule and budget

Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions

Reviews work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget

Prepares plan of action to resolve project issues

Maintains project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines

Mentor project team and foster positive team spirit that supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

Ensure staff adheres to HZ’s policies, practices and procedures

Monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors

Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across multiple offices

Write proposals, recommend appropriate fees, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants

Manage bid or contractor selection process

Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal

Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy

Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market

Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service

Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations

Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects

Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team

Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm

Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects

Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met

Qualification

Registered Architect in FloridaBusiness development experienceTechnical capabilitiesLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteRevitAutoCADBuilding design knowledgeSustainable design awarenessArchitectural history knowledgeVerbal communicationPresentation skillsMentoring abilitiesProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor of Architecture required

Registered Licensed Architect in Florida required

Minimum 15 years in the profession as an Architect

Proven business development experience

Excellent leadership skills and ability to grow and lead teams

Good verbal communication and presentation skills

Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines

Strong technical capabilities with code knowledge and ability to convey technical issues and design ideas

Ability to oversee preparation of architectural documents and specifications for projects

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable to direct staff in effective use of Revit including coordinated 3D BIM modeling of component systems, AutoCAD for 2D designs, and software for rendering and imagery of concepts and designs

Positive leadership and mentoring abilities that foster a motivated team environment

Advanced knowledge of current building design and construction means, methods and techniques

Knowledge of architectural history and current architectural design discourse

Awareness of sustainable design approaches