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CannonDesign · 2 months ago

Project Architect IV

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The successful candidate will lead the development of all technical aspects and content of projects, coordinating work with all disciplines to ensure an integrated set of deliverables and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Lead and assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants; actively partner with Design Leadership to carry through design intent; and coordinate with all other team members on project assignments and documents

Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans

Communicate project status, design intent, construction updates, and other critical information in a clear and compelling way to the owner(s), consultants, and clients

Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line

Take a proactive leadership role within the project team and the office; take a leadership role in team meetings

Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site

Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project

Facilitate integration of performance-based and sustainable design strategies into design solution whenever possible

Lead project teams by implementing CannonDesign Method using process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability

Create a stimulating and rewarding environment that sets the tone for design and technical excellence

Empower staff and delegate effectively; build high-performance teams by encouraging innovation and continuous improvement

Provoke critical thinking and critique of work; also, identify and share lessons learned with teams

Supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members

Monitor the technical quality of the projects by enforcing the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements while ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Architectural RegistrationHealthcare Project ExperienceRevitLEED AccreditationBuilding Codes KnowledgeBusiness AcumenAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCoordination SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeEnscapeBluebeamCritical Thinking

Required

Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required

Minimum 8+ years of related professional experience required

Current Architectural Registration in the United States required

Knowledge of building codes and requirements

Must possess business acumen

Must be a critical thinker

Must be highly analytical

Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work

Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with and lead the project team and client is essential

Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required

Preferred

Experience on healthcare projects strongly preferred

CDT and LEED accreditation preferred

Company

CannonDesign

Glassdoor4.0

CannonDesign is an integrated designing firm.

Founded in 1945

Grand Island, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cannondesign.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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