Confidential · 3 months ago
Project Architect - OWNERS REP
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expConfidential company is one of the largest privately owned Auto Dealership Groups in the country, seeking an experienced Project Architect - Owners Representative. The Project Architect will be responsible for planning and executing the design and construction of multiple projects, providing leadership and direction to various stakeholders to ensure quality delivery within the agreed schedule and budget.
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Responsibilities
Develop initial concept site plans and floor plans while ensuring compliance with OEM brand standards as well as owner standards
Compose and issue design team and consultant RFP’s. Qualify, award, engage and manage consultants through entirety of the design process
Coordinate design and schedule with requirements of owner vendor equipment and installations
Oversee awarded AE team to ensure project compliance with OEM brand standards as well as owner standards
Ensure all contracts are received, qualified internally, and executed promptly including any insurance certificates and bonds
Strives for work efficiency with consultants, GC and owner vendors
Prepare and facilitate design coordination meetings/calls in addition to owner vendor pre-construction meetings
Meet regularly with stakeholders to provide project updates
Review and coordinate RFI’s, submittals, shop drawings, etc. with project team to ensure compliance with internal standards as well as OEM requirements and contract documents
Review and process consultant and vendor invoices as well as GC pay applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms as well as compliance with payment schedules
Review consultant add services and GC change requests for conformance with contract documents as well as accuracy. Prepare supporting documentation prior to submitting to stake holders
Manages issues with consultants, owner vendors and GC’s to closure
Coordinates project with internal departments including interior design, legal, advertising, accounting, etc
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other activities may be assigned as required by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of related project management experience, retail experience preferred, automotive experience ideal
Prior experience in successfully designing and building projects similar in size and complexity (Ground Up +40,000SF & +$10M)
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and outside service providers
Independent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong ability to coordinate numerous projects simultaneously, think strategically, execute, effectively prioritize and demonstrate good judgement
Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be detail oriented and capable of reading and understanding a full set of construction documents including civil and MEP
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications as well as Bluebeam, Procore, and AutoCAD
Must demonstrate a professional appearance and work ethic
Must be willing to travel ~ amount of travel will fluctuate depending on projects
Professional degree in Architecture
Preferred
Experience working with national retail brands or franchises
BArch or MArch is preferred but not required
Benefits
401(k) with Company match
Vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Confidential
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Founded in 2014Bangalore, IN
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase