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Senior Registered Architect

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Licensed Architect at our Philadelphia office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. Preferred, but not required to have specific expertise in Vehicle Maintenance Facilities and have worked in Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Commercial markets. Hybrid if allowed.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Registration(s): Licensed Architect in Pennsylvaniarequired

Duties:

Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.
Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.
Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.
Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.
Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies:

Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
Manages Time and Priorities: Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
Organizing Resources: Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
Builds Relationships: Showing deep interest in others and intentionally developing rapport.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Architecture required.
Licensed Architect in Pennsylvaniarequired.
Minimum 9-13 years in the profession as an Architect.
Demonstrated building construction technical experience.
Have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets.
Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines.
Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams.
Ability to interact with owners and user groups.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
MDLive Telehealth
Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
8 Paid Holidays
Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
Term Life / AD&D insurance
Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #IND

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