Senior Architect Project Lead

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Job description

Job role: Senior Architect Project Lead

Work Location: Anaheim, CA 92802

Duration: 06+ months (possible extension)

Pay range: $90/hr. on W2

Job Description:

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Experiences and Products. At client, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical reality! Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) is looking for a Staff Architect to support the development and sustainment of assets and projects we support throughout the Client. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for projects we support throughout the Client. Our department supports a wide range of sustainment efforts and project types that include shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research, full facility assessments to minor renovations or new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts. You will work in close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple internal Client project teams.

As an Architect in A&FE, you will act as an Architectural Owner's Representative for the Client on projects from concept through construction. While drawings are seldomly produced in house, the majority of our construction drawings are produced by external Architects/Engineers hired for their services. Our role is to provide design management of these outside resources ensuring projects are designed to Client standards, fully coordinated with other disciplines, and compliant with codes. You will be leading the design team ensuring all project partners and stakeholders are updated on project developments.

You will report to the Sr. Manager - Architecture.

Responsibilities:

Review project concepts with internal stakeholders and partners

Determine team required to fully execute project

Develop project scopes of work and create RFP's (Request for Proposals) for external Architects/Engineers/Consultants

Coordinate with Facility Assessment Management (FAM) partners to review scope, schedule and budgets

Provide internal cost estimates for project support and review budget throughout the project schedule

Manage the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal and external resources

During design, coordinate schedule, meeting agendas, meeting participants to drive results

Lead design reviews and meetings throughout the design process

Review drawings and specifications at each design milestone to comply with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.

Ensure that the overall project design intent is achieved by successfully integrating facility design with partner design disciplines and components of the supporting development such as: infrastructure, area development, grading/drainage, area lighting, graphics, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, show set, ride engineering, etc.

Review for scope completeness based on project requirements with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability

Update stakeholders of all project developments throughout the project schedule (design and construction)

Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Client design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details

Provide guidance and concise decision matrices to support executive decisions

Leverage your technical expertise and lessons learned when reviewing all projects

Basic Qualifications:

Liaison with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and compliant with external requirements

Coordinate responses to city plan check comments and questions with the AOR/EOR

Coordinate constructability issues with project partners

Coordinate responses of all RFI's and submittals with AOR/EOR

Coordinate all internal team member feedback with the AOR/EOR/GC

Provide punch walk feedback

Gather all project documentation for closeout

Develop varied facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility or schematic design through the preparation of construction documentation in accordance with established Client quality standards

Develop project concepts with internal stakeholders and partners

Develop project scopes of work for internal Architects/Engineers/Project Partners

Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines

Manage and execute the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Architect of Record

Create drawings and specifications that comply with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.

Coordinate all disciplines within each project

Leverage your technical expertise and lessons learned when creating all projects

Respond to city plan check comments and questions

Respond to all RFI's and submittals with AOR/EOR

Provide punch walk list to the GC and FAM partners

Prepare and gather all project documentation for closeout

Work with stakeholders to provide architectural resources, both technical and aesthetic, to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility

What We Look For:

Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types

Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction practices and standards

Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs and Submittals

Direct experience in the preparation of architectural contract drawings and specifications

Knowledge and experience with creating code analysis summaries including life safety plans

Collaborate and endeavor in a team environment to guarantee a successful product.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required

Extensive knowledge of the California Building Code, health codes, CalOSHA, and the American with Disabilities Act

Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions

Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring young professionals

Strong problem solving/analytical skills and time management/organizational skills

Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses and issues to all levels of executive management

Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to dynamic situations and personalities

Must be capable of working independently on programs and projects but must have the maturity to seek guidance/approval and communicate as appropriate.

Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle stressful situations

Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, often against tight deadlines

Bachelor's of Architecture or Master's of Architecture from an NAAB accredited school

Minimum of 13 years professional experience working in Architecture

Architectural License in the State of California is required

Required Education

Bachelor of Architecture or Masters of Architecture

Preferred Qualifications

Master Planning Experience

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