Senior Architect - Life Sciences & Technology (Minneapolis)
- Job: Architecture
- Primary Location: Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
- Schedule: Full-time
- Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to work on the design and construction of manufacturing facilities and laboratories in the pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device and advanced technology industries. In this role, you will support an industry-focused team providing excellent and trusted services globally.
We don’t run from challenges; we tackle them. Through integrated design-build delivery, our industry leaders – backed by our firm’s more than 13,500 engineers, architects, construction professionals and more – work in tandem with our clients to solve complex problems.
When we plan, design and construct projects, we do it like we own it. With a shared vision, mission and goals, our life sciences and technology team fosters a great place to work through its unique employee-ownership culture and professional development opportunities.
We make our clients successful. We are committed to growth through the development of our employee-owners and world-class EPC project delivery, leveraging both to bring our clients back, project after project.
The Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of project types including corporate, healthcare, sport venues, data centers, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Architect will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting architectural plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
- Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
- Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture from an accredited program and 8 years of architectural experience, consulting preferred. Required
- Expert knowledge in standard architectural techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expert computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Expert computer skills (e.g. BIM (Revit), Adobe Suites, and 3D rendering programs).
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Expert attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with leading the design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed architectural documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
- Registered Architect Preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
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