Michael Baker International · 8 hours ago
Director of Architecture - New England
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $207K/yr
10+ years expMichael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking a Director of Architecture to lead strategic growth for their local New England-based team. This leadership role will guide architectural resources across a multi-disciplinary practice, driving goals, values, and growth strategies while focusing on project execution and business development.
ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry
Responsibilities
Promoting and monitoring technical excellence, creative design, and project performance across Architecture projects
Coordinating staffing assignments, workshare and team utilization across the Market and with other Directors nationally
Leading project planning, quality management, and risk assessment
Ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment
Driving proposal development and marketing efforts
Bold leadership through performance management, accountability, flexibility around unexpected issues/challenges, conflict management, and empathy
Balance technical alignment with staff, projects, and clients. Coordinate throughout IDA leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents throughout our organization to effectively meet our client’s needs
Ensure consistent use and application of operations management tools and facilitate weekly coordination meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and project execution
Facilitate inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation
Constructively critique individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement
Champion staff development through coaching and mentoring
Work with Operations Managers to ensure staff maintain certifications and current licensing and training requirements to meet government regulatory requirements
Actively identify and recruit industry talent for strategic growth
Encourage uniformly high design and production standards and monitors projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all design and contract documents
Foster a continuous learning culture by encouraging communication and the sharing of ideas and technical knowledge through mentoring, in-house presentations, case studies, and continuing education opportunities
Build rapport and establish positive relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure client-focused performance
Actively participate with professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and introduce/educate potential clients towards the Architecture/Building Engineering Practice at Michael Baker International
Establish and promote collective leadership presence within the Rocky Hill, CT and Waltham, MA offices, reporting “in-person” to the physical office approximately three (3) days per week
This local leadership position provides oversight and direction for all our local IDA resources, as well as evolving market sectors; and encompasses establishing and implementing goals and objectives, developing and promoting IDA’s values and strategic plans, and positioning for growth
Serve as the main point of contact for IDA within the CT and MA offices
Organize IDA meetings, events, and team-building activities monthly
Regularly attend local industry and client events representing the comprehensive capabilities of IDA to promote brand awareness
Collaborate office space needs with Infrastructure Office Executives
Foster a positive and inclusive office culture
Provide administrative support to senior leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
Licensed Architect in Massachusetts and Connecticut
NCARB-certified
Proven success managing A/E programs and collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams
Strong communication and relationship-building skills—internally and externally
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the design, documentation, and management of multi-disciplinary architecture/building engineering projects and staff resources beyond initial licensure
Experience with local New England transit and aviation (transportation) clients including MBTA, Connecticut DOT, MassDOT, MassPort, and RIDOT
BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) in the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut
Thorough knowledge of the business of Architecture with demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people
Travel within New England (20%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities
Preferred
Experience with Massachusetts DCAM, and familiarity with MGL Chapter 149 and 149A legislature
American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership is highly preferred, with active participation with the organization highly preferred
LEED Accredited Professional BD+C is highly preferred
Strong business leadership and financial acumen
Proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders
In-depth knowledge/proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture], technical specifications software, as well as applicable building codes, and application project implementation
Understanding and experience with technical specifications software, including SpecsIntact, MasterSpec, etc., as well as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and building codes
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills exhibited through the ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; personable and outgoing in work relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; frank and candid during all business relationships
Specific experience with Design/Build and other alternate project delivery methods is highly preferred
Business development experience is highly preferred, including research and developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), as well as an oversight of written and graphic marketing materials
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
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