Manager/Lead Architect (Local to KC) - Novel Engineering & Consulting, LLC

About the Novel Engineering & Consulting LLC

At Novel Engineering & Consulting we prioritize building strong relationships with our clients, understanding their goals, and tailoring our solutions to align with their unique vision and objectives. Our collaborative approach ensures effective communication, transparency, and a responsive project management process, resulting in successful outcomes and client satisfaction.

We prioritize the development of our team members by fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement. We encourage employees to stay updated on the latest advancements in the Architect and Engineering field, attend training programs, and participate in professional development opportunities. By investing in our team's growth, we ensure that we can deliver cutting-edge solutions and stay ahead of industry trends. 

Primary Responsibilities include. 

Prefer that this remote position is local to the Kansas City area.

Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into  the detailed documentation.

Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.

Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.

Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.

Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.

Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).

Leads the project kick-off meeting in conjunction with the Process Architect & the Project Manager ensuring that a full interactive planning session is held with all key discipline leads and consultants on the project.

Works as the BIM Manager to define and set up project team software parameters and manage project standards.

Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire Project Team.

Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.

Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.

Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or technicians.

Performs as team lead on certain projects.

Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.

Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design.

Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Develops a positive relationship of trust with clients and other project leadership.

Regularly communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.

Teamwork:

Receives project direction from the Design project manager and technical direction from the Quality Control project reviewer, the Chief Engineering Officer.

Coordinates and tracks electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.

Assists in all planning and conducting of work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).

Leads a section or group of designers/drafters, often on a single project in a specialized field.

Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.

Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.

Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.

Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings as required for the project. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.

Performs and/or assists the specification writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.

Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of Novel Engineering & Consulting documentation standards.

Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.

Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.

Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.

Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings and/or oversees development of the minutes with a project admin or the project manager depending on the project size.

May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.

Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. 

Business Development 

Creating and growing your personal brand within Novel Engineering & Consulting across disciplines.

Create and maintain internal and external client relationships leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities.

May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities. 

Required Skills 

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility Design experience desired.  

Ability to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of innovation and ingenuity.

Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.

Strong knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.

Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and various project delivery methodologies including but not limited to; design-bid-build and design build.

Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.

Possess strong hand and BIM skills.

Proficiency in Revit required.

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.

Proficiency in Navisworks and Revizto preferred.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work in team environment.

Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Participation in professional organizations is preferred.

Here’s What You’ll Need 

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree a plus.
• At least 10 years of architecture experience in the life sciences preferred.
• Licensed Architect with current registration.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• US Citizenship.