Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries · 21 hours ago
Architectural Design Director
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expForest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Architectural Design Director to oversee and direct the efforts of their internal design teams. The role involves managing large-scale architectural design projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and integrating art and natural landscapes into design plans.
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Responsibilities
Ensure Architectural team workflows adhere to industry best practices that promote project completion on time and on budget
Present cemetery development designs to the CEO and other critical stakeholders
Efficiently shepherd all projects through the plan check process
Incorporate constructability initiatives into our project designs
Integrate art, architecture, and natural landscapes into design plans, incorporating existing and new features of the terrain, topography, and vistas to enhance the visitor experience across Forest Lawn memorial parks
Incorporate existing and new artwork into designs, while keeping in mind the style, composition, and emotional impact of sculpture, mosaic, stained glass, and other types of art
Create, implement, and enforce in-house design standards and QA/QC processes to ensure the quality and accuracy of all project documentation, including schematic designs and construction documents
Direct, lead, mentor, and manage employees by planning, assigning and reviewing work. Recognize and reward strong performance, address performance issues, and resolve employee concerns
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance design culture
Lead recruitment and hiring for design staff
Direct and coordinate both in-house staff and outside consultants in preparing presentation drawings, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates and schedules
Ensure effective use of CAD, 3D modeling, Revit, word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling software
Oversee project schedules, ensuring timely completion in alignment with Forest Lawn aesthetics, design intent, and construction standards
Lead master planning, new construction, and major renovation projects across all Forest Lawn properties and facilities, including both cemetery properties as well as company support facilities
Oversee permitting process by coordinating responses and modifications required by building departments or other agencies
Direct bidding and contract award processes, including responses to RFIs and issuance of addenda
Conduct periodic on-site observations to verify construction aligns with design intent, specifications, and Forest Lawn standards
Consult with client individuals and departments to determine functional, spatial, and other programmatic requirements of new structures or renovations and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
Plan layout of project and integrate engineering elements into a unified design for review and approval
Present design concepts, study proposed plans and alternatives and adapt based on leadership input
Oversee the selection, purchase, delivery, inspection and installation of statuary, marble, mosaics, stained glass, etc. on designated projects
Develop expertise in specifying, detailing, inspecting, and installing materials such as marble, travertine, and granite
Act as the primary liaison with stone suppliers, vendors, and fabricators on designated projects
Review stone selection/orders prior to confirmation to ensure they are in line with design intent
Act as the primary liaison with our US Customs broker on stone/other shipments from Italy, including collection and distribution of required shipping/Customs information from freight forwarders to US-based customs broker. Coordinate local delivery after shipment arrives in Port
Oversee the monitoring of existing structures, site features, statuary, and landscaping at all Forest Lawn locations, recommending improvements as appropriate
Provide oversight and guidance for landscape design development
Partner with Products & Services to design private gardens, statuary, distinguished memorials, inscriptions, benches, vases, plaques, and other embellishments, including cost estimates
Partner with Bronze & Marble and Product & Services to manage stone product inventories, including providing drawings, bidding, ordering, shipping and delivery to restock inventory
Stay current on local, state, and federal building codes, as well as cemetery-specific regulations
Remain informed about construction materials, methods, and best practices
Participate in the preparation of annual and 5-year budgets as requested
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in architecture or related design field (Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or equivalent) required
Minimum 10 years' experience in design & design management within an architectural office
Current architectural license for state of California required
Valid CA driver's license including state required levels of active auto insurance
Experience with master planning and large-scale institutional, cultural, or landscape-integrated projects required
Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale architectural design projects from concept to completion
Proven leadership experience in directing design teams and managing consultants
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets
Advanced knowledge of CAD, Revit and other 3-D modeling and architectural software
In-depth knowledge of design principles and their application in the real world
In-depth knowledge of construction codes and regulations including ADA and Title 24 requirements
In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and practices
Provide ability and in-depth knowledge and experience in organization and executed quality construction drawings and specifications
Willingness to gain an understanding of artificial intelligence and its impact of future implementation into architectural design and documentation
Ability to gain in-depth knowledge of the design principles and parameters unique to cemetery project design
Preferred
Master of Architecture degree preferred
Construction site experience is preferred
Previous design experience in cemetery, mortuary and office development preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Company
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries
For over 100 years, more people have chosen Forest Lawn than any other funeral home in Southern California.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Drabing
President & CEO
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