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KZF Design · 1 day ago

Sr. Architect

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm founded in 1956, specializing in thoughtful and award-winning designs across various sectors. The Senior Architect will be responsible for leading architectural design and production, collaborating with project managers, and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining technical accuracy and compliance with standards.

ConsultingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Help our clients achieve their goals

Work with the Director and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives

Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers

Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets

Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects

Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of Architectural design/production for assigned projects

Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget

Prepare Architectural design and construction documents in REVIT, per applicable standards

Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work

Seek advice and counsel from Director of Architectural Services as needed

Lead the interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the work

Prepare Architectural design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Architectural staff as required

Research building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design

Maintain a general knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the architectural design

Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget

Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents)

Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements

Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications

Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates

Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs

Conduct field investigations as required to understand project requirements

Research and prepare building code analysis

Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs

Assist in mentoring and technical development of Electrical staff

Participating in value engineering

Attend and participate in project team meetings

Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work

Assist in the development and maintenance of architectural design standards including master specifications, Architectural standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the Director

Provide REVIT support to the Construction Administration Department and other team members on projects

Seal all documents for which you are in responsible charge

Assist with construction administration, provide bidding assistance, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses and work with the Construction Administration Department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner

Qualification

Architectural designREVITLEED criteriaBIM standardsAutoCADMicroStationBuilding codesStaff managementClient relationship skillsWrittenProblem solvingTeam collaborationOral communication

Required

Capable and experienced in all areas of Architecture with an emphasis on buildings and building site design

Experience producing Architectural design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm

Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems

Experience designing buildings to meet LEED criteria

Experience working with structural engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel

Experience mentoring and supervising architects, designers, and technical personnel

Proficiency in REVIT

Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Comfortable with a broad range of project types

Familiarity and experience working with building codes

Capable and competent in all areas of building design

Proactive and assertive in problem solving

Staff management and client relationship skills

Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations

Experience providing marketing and project interview support

Experience managing parallel assignments

Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English

Preferred

Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus

Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus

LEED certification a plus

Ability to be registered in every state a plus- (NCARB Record preferred)