Description

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: North Shore Preserve set in Kaua’I, Hawaii.

North Shore Preserve is seeking a full-time, year-round Director of Architecture and Design to join the Development Department.

The Director of Architecture and Design will support all development responsibilities for the residential and amenity offerings based on-site.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Full scope architectural plan coordination/development management for the residential and commercial amenity projects.
• Coordinate with and manage the architectural, interior design, and sub-consultant teams on all residential and commercial projects, managing design approvals, CD production and integration of all project participants: interior design, lighting designer, restaurant consultant, spa consultant, Architectural, MEP, Structural, Acoustic, civil engineering, landscape architecture, internal Discovery Land operations, and all other specialty participants, such as fitness, gym, bowling, climbing, etc.
• Prepare weekly meeting agendas, meeting minutes and maintain a “ball-in-court” action item lists as needed. Monitor and drive progress ensuring actionable items are resolved and progress to meet the plan development schedule.
• Obtain and negotiate consultant proposals and provide approval recommendations to development team.
• Oversee architectural and construction scheduling, coordinating with all participants to achieve support and drive completion dates.
• Coordinate with General Contractor and Construction Managers (as applicable) during the preconstruction and construction phases on pricing, technical feasibility studies, scheduling, contract negotiation, and constructability reviews among other responsibilities.
• Meet with the internal staff, consultants, and any involved agencies or organizations, to review and discuss the permitting progress, and track all and ensure forward progress to meet Owner schedule. Communicate and document any variances.
• Qualification of the General Contractor’s scope of work and contract value, carefully confirming that the design intent is captured in the planned execution, and that the proposed construction values and schedule align with the plans(in concert with Construction Manager).
• Participation in the regular Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings. Monitor the Schedule and Resources, Procurement Log, Submittal Log, Requests for Information (RFI’s), and Potential Change Orders, making recommendations to the Owner and Contractor for improvements and efficiencies to maintain the project schedule and meet the Owner budget.
• Weekly and monthly job site walks, monitoring and documenting construction progress and provide weekly photo. Provide the Owner with a third-party and objective assessment of the construction progress, and check the quality of the work, conformance with the design, and adherence to the plans and specifications.
• Perform monthly progress reporting, which is intended to objectively qualify and quantify the work completed, and is squared up with the financial expectations. Ensure the consultant payments are in alignment with work and agreed upon fees.
• Reviewing Shop Drawings and Submittals, and confirm integration with other dissimilar finishes and installations.
• Quality control through construction, which includes a review of critical construction details that when combined, express a specialized attention to detail and finishes. This process ties together the hidden and observable finishes, and that the full orchestra of finishes combine to work together.
• Communicate with “Discovery Creative” on behalf of the development to ensure that the vision for the project is upheld.
• Hire, manage, and direct staff, which report directly to you (as required).
• Other duties, as assigned and associated with the performance of construction and project management.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum ten to fifteen years working experience, preferably in both residential and commercial environments managing architectural teams and sub-consultants.
• Proven experience with architectural plan development.
• Experience managing design and permitting of large construction projects.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working in an environment with shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Architecture, Licensed Architect in State of New York.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Discovery Land Company is a US-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club, communities, and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company – please visit http://www.discoverylandco.com

North Shore Preserve is a unique private community situated on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i between the island’s majestic mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Offering lush tropical forests, streams, and waterfalls, North Shore Preserve encompasses one thousand acres of diverse landscape from pastoral countryside to rugged mountain rainforest. This community offers our members a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed golf course; wellness and spa amenities; five-star dining; an on-site organic farm and garden; and Discovery’s signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At North Shore Preserve, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://northshorepreserve.com/ 

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