Principal Architect, Industrial/Manufacturing

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By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Principal Architect will provide overall direction and leadership of the development of architectural designs, construction documents and specifications, and may serve as the Architect of Record for assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence and relationship management with all stakeholders for projects where JE Dunn provides professional design services, driving the contracting and business development in order to meet or exceed all design targets. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Career Path: Various
  
  

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

ARCHITECTURE LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE

Strategic

• Key contributor in defining and guiding the strategic plan in partnership with departmental and regional leaders.
• Active in the community including conference attendance/speaking engagements and/or active memberships in associations (such as board posts and committee memberships).
• Develops strategies for growth of the business.
  
  

Operational

• Responsible for the delivery of architectural design services, the development of culture and the execution of processes.
• Responsible for professional service delivery, and will have project responsibilities including client management, project leadership, and technical guidance.
• Oversees client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.
• Interfaces and advises client, manages staff and reviews technical documents to meet the needs of the project.
• Provides oversight through all aspects of a project’s lifecycle from planning, programming, design, construction documentation, contract administration through to project close-out.
  
  

Marketing/Business Development

• Partners closely with Marketing, Client Solutions, and Operations to develop new opportunities and build relationships.
• Increases JE Dunn’s industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and industry associates as well as participating in industry organizations.
• Develops and/or assists in defining overall team project pursuit plan and win strategy, including strategic proposal development to achieve business development and financial goals.
• Prepares conceptual designs as required for project pursuit submissions and client development.
  
  

Leadership And Collaboration

• Collaborates with regional leadership on furthering design build opportunities in collaboration with project teams, clients and owners.
• Encourages cooperation, sharing of skills and workload between employees and across project teams.
• Serves as a leader to inspire our team, represent design excellence, and reinforce our national brand.
• Strong seller doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long­term value to clients.
  
  

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Ability to conduct effective presentations – Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, and all Adobe programs and/or Google SketchUp
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
• Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field (Required)
• Degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program (Preferred)
• Master’s degree in architecture (Preferred)
  
  

Experience

• 12 years architectural experience (Preferred)
• 5 years people management (Preferred)
• Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades
• General construction experience (Preferred)
• Previous experience in proposal and client management with proven history in leading project pursuits and winning proposals (Preferred)
  
  

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require extensive periods of travel
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
  
  

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.