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BOWA - Design Build Experts is Hiring a Director of Architecture Near Mc Lean, VA
Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervision, training and development of Design Team
- Future member of the Classic Design Build Leadership Team
- Lead, Manage and Accountability
- Design Team Training and Development
- Use of Design Standards and Best Practices
- Client Satisfaction
- Direct, manage and lead the Design Team to produce successful solutions.
- Work in partnership with the Sales Team to create the best sales/design experience for our clients in the shortest amount of time.
- Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide design/build solutions that transform their “houses into homes.”
- Work with Project Leader (PL) to create as-built drawings, schematic design drawings, design and development drawings, construction document and permit drawings.
- Possible professional engineering review if required.
- CAD drawings or hand drawings as appropriate.
- Understanding of zoning laws, environmental factors and structural issues.
- Work with PL as required to complete selections work, including managing to the budget.
- Research latest design trends (materials, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc.).
- Work with client, including showroom visits, providing samples, etc.
- Work with the Production Team as required to incorporate current construction techniques and value engineering as an integral part of the Design/Build process.
- Design Standards and Best Practices:
- Create, maintain, enhance, update and train team on The BOWA Way relating to design standards and best practices.
- Drive design efficiency within the Design Team by evaluating software and assigning/amending workflow.
- Allocate resource management effectively and timely; i.e. assign designers when exceptions occur, finalizing and approving the Design Department Requests.
- Support Sales Team with Design function and presentations.
- Provide support through PL individual Lead Generating Activity (LGA) goals and Sales Team or other employees’ LGA goals - authority marketing, video series, design blogs, technology that would help our clients share with their network.
- Team Selling – run leads with PL’s on appropriate opportunities.
- Develop drawings/presentations during the sales cycle that help move the client forward in sales process.
- Source and develop technology solutions for sales presentations and client meetings as well as efficiencies within the Design Team such as 3D Renderings.
- Sketch up/Oculus
- Drafting responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Redlining work from designers for quality control and to identify training topics.
- Drawing or modeling for sales presentations or early concepts.
- Ultimately accountable and responsible for the quality & accuracy of all plans created by the Design Team.
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Related Field
- Proven Experience in Residential Design Build Architecture
- Architectural License
- Knowledge of local and national building codes, and DMV permitting process
- Strong ability to build relationships (internal and external), effectively communicate and positively influence direct reports, coworkers and clients
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities; experienced and creative problem solver
- Strong project management and organizational skills; demonstrated track record for flexibility along with a high level of attention to detail
- Proficient in Architectural Software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit
Job Summary
Full Time
$152k-199k (estimate)
05/19/2024
06/13/2024
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