Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Project Leadership
- Identify through collaboration, Annex priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
- Assist project architects and designers to ensure plans are in conformance with Annex
standards, applicable codes, and fund-driven requirements for Affordable Housing
(LIHTC) projects.
- Lead and manage architectural projects from concept to occupancy, ensuring alignment
with design intent, codes & regulations.
- Develop design schedules, milestones, and deliverable dates.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external teams, including architects,
designers, engineers, and all consultants.
Design Oversight
- Serve as Architect of Record to review and approve architectural design concepts, plans,
and drawings to ensure compliance with project goals, standards, codes, regulations, and
specifications.
- Provide direction on design and give guidance to project teams, facilitating creative
problem-solving and design excellence within cost and regulatory constraints.
- Ensure quality and accuracy of architectural plans specifications and documentation.
- Implement QC procedures to maintain design integrity and adherence to standards.
- Lead, coordinate, or review design development, ensuring alignment with Annex design
standards and vision.
- Evaluate the feasibility of design proposals and suggest alterations when necessary.
- Coordinate with consultants like civil, structural, MEP engineers, and landscape
architects for integrated design solutions.
Project Management
- Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Proactively address any challenges or issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Annex, maintaining open communication and
addressing needs and concerns.
- Present project updates, progress reports, and design proposals to team.
- Oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and
maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Coordinate between development, preconstruction, construction, acting as the main point
of communication for architectural matters.
- Monitor projects to ensure design integrity is maintained and best practices are adhered
to.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and design team members.
- Ensure the architectural team remains updated with the latest design trends, technologies
& tools.
- Work with Director of Preconstruction to select architects and engineers for projects
through an RFP process, negotiate contracts, and manage contracts. Ensure contract
compliance and manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
- Provide management oversight (hiring, disciplinary action, etc.) of design team that will
eventually include 3 to 4 licensed professionals and supporting personnel.
Budget and Financial Management
- Create and manage system for RFIs, Submittals, and Architect’s Supplemental
Instructions across pipeline of.
- Review and approve purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and manage contracts related to
the design of the project.
- Collaborate with development and construction team members to monitor project
expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate budget overruns.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural design with focus on multifamily
projects.
- NCARB certification, and related educational requirements, is required.
- Strong proficiency in relevant architectural software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
or similar tools.
- In-depth knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards related
to multifamily design.
- Demonstrated ability to balance design aesthetics with technical functionality and
constructability.
- Understanding of sustainable design principles and commitment to creating
environmentally responsible projects.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
- Maintains a positive outlook and embraces a collaborative team approach.
- Proven leadership skills that cultivate collaboration among the internal and external team
members
- Demonstrated record of successful project management in complex situations
- Must be willing to occasional travel for construction project inspections, draw approvals,
and related items
- Experience with contract negotiations preferred
- Experience with LIHTC affordable housing programs strongly preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Occasional walking, standing, sitting within the work area
- Occasional driving to/from locations for business-related purposes
- Routine travel requiring air travel and overnight stay
- Walking, observing, and documenting activity in and around job sites
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work environment is that of a fast-paced office with minimal noise levels
- This position requires working independently as well as part of a team
- This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily
- Frequent use of a computer is necessary as well as all general office equipment
- Ability to work out of home office daily, in Fishers, IN.
- At times while on site this position will be exposed to routine job site hazards and thus
appropriate safety precautions will need to be adhered to in strict accordance to OSHA