What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Architecture and Sales position at Chicago Roof Deck & Garden?
Chicago Roof Deck Garden is looking for a Director of Architecture and Sales. We need a blend of technical spatial expertise and consultative selling. You will manage the entire client journey- initial site consultation, evaluating structural constraints, designing, presenting concepts and closing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial site assessments
- Evaluate existing site conditions to recommend updates, repair details, or custom new designs and commissioning further structural or invasive inspections when necessary
- Develop models, structure, layouts, finishes and material specifications by self or with cooperation with structural engineer, construction principal and architectural team
- Develop plan of implementation, logistics and installation means and methods
- Navigate the Chicago building codes, setback regulations and permitting processes
- Lead sales presentations
- Manage designs by self and those assigned to junior designers
- Manage sale cycle from initial lead generation to project close-out
- Maintain a personal sales quota of $5M in annual closed contract volume
- Build accurate estimate proposals and scope-of-work documentation balancing client vision with constructability and margin targets
- Serve as the primary design authority for your projects from kick-off through production hand-off
- Collaborate with structural engineers, construction principal, project managers and field supervisors to ensure design intent and structural details are executed flawlessly
Qualifications & Background
- Degree in Architecture
- 10 years of experience in architectural design or general contracting
- Proven experience closing design-build projects with direct revenue responsibility
- Deep understanding of structural and architectural characteristics of concrete, wood, composite, steel building materials
- Experienced in high end space and building envelope design
- Advanced 2D and 3D modeling
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary- $125,000
- Additional compensation- combination of closed sales volume, profitability and staffing efficency
- Healthcare- dental, vision and medical
- 401K
- Paid vacation
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5 - $125,000