Architect, Senior Design Manager - Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a certified veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. Trusted by the world’s top brands, you can count on our team to deliver customized, cutting-edge solutions in construction program management, land development, architecture, design, and engineering, and site surveys. We deliver multi-site programs to the restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide.

The Architect, Sr. Design Manager is as a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A licensed architect with practical knowledge on managing an architectural practice. The Architect, Sr. Design Manager responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the team’s day-to-day operating activities.
• Provides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.
• Responsible for managing client programs, department managers and staff.
• Accountable for developing department design standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following statements:

• Responsible for the department’s daily operations and performance.
• Develops internal processes and protocol to ensure the design team runs effectively.
• Assists Leadership with department’s business management.
• Helps in setting goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, project tracking, invoicing and accruals, and allocation of available resources.
• Supports business growth and market expansion. Identifies new business opportunities for new and existing clients.
• Prepares project proposals and change orders requests and submits to client for approval.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Meets with Design Project Managers and reports workload, project status and staffing needs.
• Provides architectural knowledge and technical expertise.
• Provides building code and zoning ordinance expertise to design staff.
• Provides ADA expertise to the design staff.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring new team staff.
• Supervises other Design team members.
• Develops and monitors quality and production standards for projects.
• Fosters the personal and professional development of the staff.
• Responsible for the onboarding and training of new staff.
• Eligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Architectural Responsibilities:

• Assists Leadership with RFP’s and proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations.
• Reviews proposals from consulting engineers for conformity to project requirements and determines acceptable fees for work.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
• Adheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.
• Completes the required continuing education requirements per their jurisdiction to maintain their professional license.
• Supervises and mentors licensure candidates in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.

Qualifications:

• A Licensed Architect with a 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Masters Degree, preferred
• 12+ years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of supervising an architectural practice with comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.
• Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
• Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Experience in multi-site projects preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (required), Revit (required), Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet. 3ds Max is a plus.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
• Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.