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Join the APD family where passion meets purpose!
Passionate Community: Be a part of the APD family, where every team member's passion fuels the collective purpose.
Dynamic Growth: Thrive in a bustling Architectural Department on an exciting growth trajectory.
Diverse Portfolio: Dive into designing for a myriad of projects, with a special spotlight on retail design.
Industry Leadership: Take pride in being part of a national front-runner in multi-site retail design.
Autonomy & Support: Revel in a role that values your independent spirit, clear communication, and tech expertise.
Upward Mobility: Climb the ladder with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. With access to mentorship, the AXP Program, and continuous learning, your growth journey is limitless.
End-to-End Involvement: From conceptualization to completion, be involved in every step, crafting iconic spaces that resonate with clients' visions.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
Join the APD family where passion meets purpose!
At APD commercial and retail projects await your experienced touch. We re seeking a Senior Project Lead, not just someone with technical prowess, but a dynamo with a drive and passion for excellence. As a senior lead for guiding our projects, you must have a strong design sensibility and the ability to juggle multiple projects. The canvas? A bustling and welcoming environment that requires finesse, determination, and a hawk s eye for detail.
In this pivotal role, your leadership and communication skills will be crucial to bridging ideas between clients, colleagues, and other team members. Your proven track record will be instrumental in addressing design challenges while steering projects from concept to completion. By managing multiple tasks, crushing deadlines, and adapting to changing project requirements you ll be the key to keeping projects running smoothly. Your mentoring talent will enhance the education of our team, molding our future leaders. Your commitment to continuous learning, coupled with an unwavering work ethic, will set an example for your co-workers.
It's not all work and no play at APD. Our vibrant office culture promises camaraderie, learning, and ample opportunities to advance your career. If your skills resonate with leadership, visualization, and innovative problem-solving, and you're hungry for continuous growth, then the doors of APD are wide open for you!
Elevate Your Career at APD
Passionate Community: Be a part of the APD family, where every team member's passion fuels the collective purpose.
Dynamic Growth: Thrive in a bustling Architectural Department on an exciting growth trajectory.
Diverse Portfolio: Dive into designing for a myriad of projects, with a special spotlight on retail design.
Industry Leadership: Take pride in being part of a national front-runner in multi-site retail design.
Autonomy & Support: Revel in a role that values your independent spirit, clear communication, and tech expertise.
Upward Mobility: Climb the ladder with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. With access to mentorship, the AXP Program, and continuous learning, your growth journey is limitless.
End-to-End Involvement: From conceptualization to completion, be involved in every step, crafting iconic spaces that resonate with clients' visions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with architects, designers, and project managers to translate design concepts into accurate and comprehensive construction documents.
- Participates in conceptual design and provides full support throughout the entire project.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on specialized systems.
- Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects.
- Coordinates with Principals on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies. Project size differentiates this position from the senior level.
- Oversee the production of architectural drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details, utilizing industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
- Lead and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance, training, and support in developing technical skills and understanding project requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, including consultants, engineers, and contractors, to ensure design integrity and coordination.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to meet project milestones and client expectations.
- Review and ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and project specifications throughout all design and construction phases.
- Participate in site visits and field observations to verify construction progress, resolve design-related issues, and provide accurate documentation.
- Collaborate in selecting materials, finishes, and construction methods that align with project goals, performance requirements, and sustainability standards.
- Contribute to design reviews, presentations, and client meetings, presenting technical information and addressing inquiries.
- Assist in preparing project proposals, bids, and contracts by providing accurate technical documentation and scope details.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in architecture and design.
- Coordination with the design team to review invoices.
- Ensure that design and construction documents comply with all relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Passion for innovative design, sustainability, and architectural excellence.
- Oversee and organize project files, documentation, and revisions to maintain accuracy and accessibility.
- Participate in design reviews, construction document coordination, and project meetings, presenting technical information and addressing inquiries.
- Assist in the preparation of project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
- Conduct on-site visits and field inspections to verify construction progress, resolve design-related issues, and provide accurate documentation.
- Mentor and guide junior staff members, providing support, training, and sharing technical knowledge.
- Contribute to implementing and refining BIM (Building Information Modeling) processes and standards as applicable.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in architectural design and project leadership.
- Advanced understanding of building systems, construction methodologies, and industry regulations.
- Strong graphic and visualization skills to effectively communicate design concepts.
- Demonstrated expertise in using architectural software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
- Proficiency in architectural software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
- Ability to complete projects with little supervision and complete the QA/QC process.
- Experience with site verification, design/planning, documentation, and construction administration.
- Experience coordinating Architectural, MEP, Structural, and Civil disciplines.
- Leadership ability with a track record of guiding project teams and mentoring junior staff.
- Prepares strategic plans for project success.
- Responsible for coordinating all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
- Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client s satisfaction.
- Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
- Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
- LEED AP+.
- Completion of AXP
- 2+ years of Project Management.
- Retail and multi-site project experience.
- Retail prototype experience.
- Experience processing entitlements and permit approvals in jurisdictions throughout the US.
- Management experience of direct reports.
- Involvement in professional organizations
Benefits
A Great Place to Belong!
We know it...what makes APD truly great is our people.
And we appreciate them. We have a true team atmosphere where we work to improve constantly.
APD was formed with a new vision of the future powerful professional design and consulting services without the often-associated large company corporate bureaucracy. Managing partners are always open to suggestions to improve the office environment and processes. We support our staff with training and mentoring.
We are highly dedicated to our employees and invest in them from day one. We value happy employees both personally and professionally. So around here, family comes first we recognize that no one can give their best until their family is cared for.
If you desire to grow, be challenged, and be rewarded for your efforts, we invite you to consider a career with us.
APD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, professional development, paid time off, 401(k), etc.
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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