Principal Architect, Industrial/Manufacturing

The Principal Architect will provide overall direction and leadership of the development of architectural designs, construction documents and specifications, and may serve as the Architect of Record for assigned projects. This position will be responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence and relationship management with all stakeholders for projects where JE Dunn provides professional design services, driving the contracting and business development in order to meet or exceed all design targets.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

- Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

- Key contributor in defining and guiding the strategic plan in partnership with departmental and regional leaders.

- Active in the community including conference attendance/speaking engagements and/or active memberships in associations (such as board posts and committee memberships).

- Responsible for the delivery of architectural design services, the development of culture and the execution of processes.

- Responsible for professional service delivery, and will have project responsibilities including client management, project leadership, and technical guidance.

- Oversees client relations, including project team performance and overall client satisfaction.

- Interfaces and advises client, manages staff and reviews technical documents to meet the needs of the project.

- Provides oversight through all aspects of a project's lifecycle from planning, programming, design, construction documentation, contract administration through to project close-out.

- Partners closely with Marketing, Client Solutions, and Operations to develop new opportunities and build relationships.

- Increases JE Dunn's industry profile through regular interaction with potential clients and industry associates as well as participating in industry organizations.

- Develops and/or assists in defining overall team project pursuit plan and win strategy, including strategic proposal development to achieve business development and financial goals.

- Prepares conceptual designs as required for project pursuit submissions and client development.

- Collaborates with regional leadership on furthering design build opportunities in collaboration with project teams, clients and owners.

- Encourages cooperation, sharing of skills and workload between employees and across project teams.

- Serves as a leader to inspire our team, represent design excellence, and reinforce our national brand.

- Strong seller doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering longterm value to clients.

- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications

- Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project

- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

- Proficiency with Autodesk Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, and all Adobe programs and/or Google SketchUp

- Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards

- Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges

- Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field (Required)

- Degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program (Preferred)

- Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades

- Previous experience in proposal and client management with proven history in leading project pursuits and winning proposals (Preferred)

- Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office

- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling