Senior Architect at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Job Objective:

Ensure high-end developments from conception to completion, focus on all phases of the design and construction processes, be meticulous in attention to detail, and possess a professional and collaborative demeanor as a team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all facets of the development cycle including planning, entitlements, design, permit submittal and review, and construction oversight.
• Responsible for coordinating input from owner regarding site and architectural design.
• Coordinate with outside consultants including civil engineers, landscape architects, soils engineers, MEP engineers, and others in pursuit of completing entitlement applications and building permit submittals.
• Assist in the development of construction documents and will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits and approvals from governing municipality.
• Organize and execute building model coordination meetings with subcontractors and construction team. Meetings will be used to identify clashes and conflicts.
• Review subcontractor submittals.
• Work with the team to create Construction Documents.
• Prepare specifications for trades and bid construction work in conjunction with team.
• Coordinate subcontractors’ 3D models.
• Work with the team to schedule construction work and estimate construction work.
• Review and approve contractors’ shop drawings to meet document preparation schedules.
• Work directly with subcontractors during the construction process.
• Make changes or adjustments as necessary or desired, including re-drafts, and respond to and document requests for information from the field and/or subcontractors.
• Visit construction site at regular intervals to observe the overall progress and ensure design expectations are being met.
• Maintain project drawing files and archives.
• Apprise Senior Architect and teammates of issues and/or problems on a regular and proactive basis.
• Interface with and present information to internal Optima management/staff requests, as appropriate.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ability to manage: Project Management Operations
• Delivery of detailed project implementation plans
• Demonstrate knowledge on project management
• Project Deliverable/Activity forms/Job completion certificates
• Achieve 5% cost savings on project budget and provide evidence of budget monitoring

Functional Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related course study required.
• Licensed architect preferred.
• Aptitude to work both independently and as a team member.
• Prior work experience in construction and/or construction observation/supervision.
• Reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion, and to set priorities and manage competing demands.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Well-organized, self-reliant and proactive, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Candidate should have a thorough knowledge of building codes and accessibility standards.
• Must have the ability to interpret and apply complex documents affecting real estate projects, including: Entitlement documents, traffic studies, subcontractor agreements, leases, due diligence materials, title reports, ALTA surveys, and architectural drawings.
• Previous experience on high-rise, multifamily, developer-driven projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with design-build projects is desired.
• Extensive 3D software experience.
• Thorough knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles pertaining to technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, government regulations and building codes.

Reports

• Construction documents
• Project plan
• Architectural drawings