Residential architectural planning and interior design firm located in the heart of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood is seeking an experienced, senior architectural professional and leader to join our team. Opportunity to be part of a firm that views residential design as a holistic, streamlined endeavor – marrying architecture, interior space planning, selections of all finishes and furnishings, and project management. This unique opportunity allows you to be a part of driving team of creative professionals, internal and external, to guide our clients through the entire process with a focus on beauty, functionality, and superior client service.
- Position Responsibilities
- Teamed with Interior Design Director to drive job scope on all residential projects and manage mid-level project managers and junior staff
- Provide leadership and experienced guidance to junior designers and staff
- Project manage residential design projects from concept to completion
- Business development support in the high-end, luxury residential design sector to continue the growth of the company’s affluent client base
- Creates project budgeting based on design-scope requests
- Outlines costs, timeframes, specifications, and budgets for each design project and provides organized communication with accounting/billing department
- Develops comprehensive proposals along with payment schedule and start/completion dates
- Assists in coordination of staff workload, priorities, and deadlines for projects
- Coordinates architectural design development needs
- Maintains client engagement and relationships
- Reviews and evaluates new product requests and plan change forms submitted by client
- Reviews construction documents and shop drawings for design compliance
- Procures answers to day-to-day questions regarding clarification of design intent
- Attends field/office construction meetings as needed including pre-construction meetings, etc.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with field personnel
- Attends continuing education seminars, product tours, and trade shows as permitted to keep abreast of market trends and changes
- Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
- 8-12 years of architectural design work experience
- Demonstrated passion for residential architectural design and design/build process
- Registered Architect highly preferred
- Entrepreneurial approach to business management
- Teamwork oriented; ability to bring together and manage a design team of internal and external players
- Experience dealing with urban and suburban residential wood frame construction, building codes, pre-construction/permitting process
- Demonstrated skill in developing and managing the development of thorough, detailed construction documentation
- Experience designing elegant high-quality residential projects from entry level to custom residences required
- Experience project managing residential design/build projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD Architecture, REVIT, & MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong business leadership and relationship-building skills
- Proven budget management skills and highly detail-oriented
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Understands design programming, which incorporate psychographic segment, square footage, room count, required options, flex spaces, cost targets, detail requirements, specifications, etc.
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information necessary in order to perform duties
- Ability to manage and schedule multiple projects, tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities on daily basis
- Ability to develop, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers. Understands how to deal with varied personality types.
- NCARB a PLUS but not required