Director of Design

MHAworks is seeking a self-motivated, creative, resourceful, and technically proficient Licensed Architect with demonstrated capabilities in both design and management to serve as a firm-wide resource.
In this position, you would be responsible for:
Assisting with development of firm-wide design standards.
Overseeing design presentations, monitoring project design development, and providing staff with design direction and support to ensure consistent and high-quality design.
Clear and consistent communication between each branch of the project team.
Assisting Project Managers with developing project scope, schedules, and fees.
Planning, executing, and delivering projects that meet the client’s budget and schedule by way of concept-based design processes.
Assisting as needed with construction drawings, specifications, and construction administration services.
Analyzing and addressing technical and design issues with the project team to produce a constructable solution.
Working with local jurisdictions and permitting officials.
Working with Technical Lead and firm leadership to further firm-wide initiatives to control quality, risk, and delivery of technical aspects of work produced.
Mentoring junior staff in their professional development.
Developing and maintaining positive client relationships.
Collaborating with firm leadership, marketing, and business development to ensure continued office growth.
Our ideal candidate has:
15+ years related experience, with at least 10 years as a licensed professional.
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building systems.
An informed understanding and experience with building envelope design and detailing.
Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, systems, specifications, and codes.
Experience in construction administration, costing review, and value engineering.
A high comfort level working on concurrent projects of diverse scale and type in various stages of development.
High proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
A penchant for creative and collaborative problem-solving.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
Hybrid schedule
Flexible office hours
25 paid days of personal leave per calendar year; additional days awarded at five and ten-year service marks
Short-term and long-term disability insurance policy
Life insurance policy
100% paid health insurance policy; dental, vision, and dependent coverage available
401K retirement plan with 3% employer-match
Paid professional dues
Paid continuing education costs

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