FEH DESIGN · 23 hours ago
Principal Architect
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expFEH Design is an Architecture, Structural Engineering, and Interior Design firm searching for a talented Principal Architect to manage their Milwaukee office. The role involves overseeing project leadership, mentoring staff, and fostering a positive office culture while driving business development and client relations.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingInterior Design
Responsibilities
Excellent client relations and business development skills are required
Experience with managing staff in an office settling is a requirement
Identify, market and contract for new project work
Build a positive culture in the office with staff and visitors
Provide project leadership from concept to construction, specifications, & material selections
Provide regular direction of work internal and external and be the “go-to” person on projects
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring of staff in their careers
Have a working knowledge to assist in producing and overseeing accurate technical and contract documentation for the construction of the project
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
Work with users, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts
Meet with clients and assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and in-house engineering coordination
Must have the ability to attend and lead evening meetings with clients
Qualification
Required
Must be able to multi-task, be a team leader, possess a can-do attitude, be a self-starter
10+ years of professional experience on projects with increasing responsibilities
Licensed Architect, Engineer, or Interior Designer in Wisconsin and have project experience in the Milwaukee area
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills
Ability to manage variety of project types in various stages of development
The ability to translate design concepts into the development of details
Must know and be familiar with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software
Coaching and mentoring aptitude and staff management experience
Good verbal, graphic, and written communication skills
Track record of winning and managing a minimum of $500,000 in annual gross revenue for the firm
Presentation skills to various experience-level client owners, committees, design teams, and public
Ability to work successfully under pressure, and conflict, within restrictive time deadlines while maintaining focus, positive attitude, a sense of humor, and professional etiquette
Company
FEH DESIGN
FEH DESIGN is an architecture, structural engineering, and interior design firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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