Managing Architect (Atlanta)
JOB LOCATION:
Atlanta, GA
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Managing Architect is responsible for directing staff in the completion of projects for the firm and has direct oversight of the Atlanta office. Establishes and implements goals and objectives, develops, and promotes the firm’s values and long-range plans, positions the firm for growth and ensures profitability
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating office objectives and implementation plans.
Develop and maintain production staff schedules and assign projects in conjunction with senior staff and Director of Operations.
Support and assist the VP of Operations in overseeing the efficient and quality‐based operations of the office.
In conjunction with other senior leaders, is responsible for the realization of profits compatible with the interests of clients and the firm.
Monitors Atlanta office’s project and client reports and takes appropriate action to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Promotes the firm's vision, mission, core values, and long-range plans.
Leads and participates in activities including industry events and trade conferences to promote achievement of the firm's objectives.
Implements policies established by the firm’s stakeholders.
Participates in business development meetings and activities.
Develop proposals in conjunction with President/Senior Staff.
Review contracts.
Assist with quality assurance: quality control, codes, risk management, technical issues.
Provide support when requested to expedite building permits/city approvals.
Provide support to staff in community entitlement process, including attending city meetings, assisting with negotiation with design review and planning communities and assisting with presentations.
Responsible for completion of the billing process and collection of project fees for Atlanta projects.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by Principal / VP of Operations.
Attends annual planning retreat to assist in the development of the firm’s strategic plans.
Perform Client Manager responsibilities when requested by stakeholders for certain regional clients, current and new, including expansion of services to existing clients.
Plan, organize, and control the architectural activities for certain complex projects in order to maintain a minimum billable utilization rate.
Maintain a billable utilization rate of 60%.
Responsible for coordinating and making recommendations in the interviewing and hiring process for new candidates in the Atlanta office.
Mentoring of staff including oversight/guidance, coordination of office continuing education, and overseeing staff’s ongoing professional development.
Provide annual performance reviews for employees within the Atlanta office.
Make recommendations for employee job titles, promotions, compensation, hiring and termination decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in architecture with ten-plus years of experience.
Possess extensive project management skills.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the entire architectural or engineering process.
Advanced knowledge of the business sector and quality performance.
Ability to work on and manage a variety of technical tasks.
Maintain a professional license in the state of Georgia.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in architecture with five plus years of commercial project experience.
Pursuit of professional licensure in additional states.