Registered Architect VI

Registered Architect VI - Public Works

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Florida Registered Architect at our Orlando office. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. The successful candidate will collaborate with a knowledgeable team of architects, be a licensed architect in the State of Florida or close to being registered. HZ is an award winning Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States

Location: Orlando, Florida

Reports to: Public Works Practice Lead

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties:

• Provide input on and execute the strategic vision for the practice area's local market.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Actively pursue new business opportunities by using their network.
• Act as primary contact for the client and is responsible for overall project management.
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Act as primary contact for the client and oversee project teams, providing oversight to project managers, project architects and project designers.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule and budget.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Reviews work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
• Prepares plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Maintain s project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
• Mentor project team and foster positive team spirit that supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ensure staff adheres to HZ's policies, practices and procedures.
• Monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across multiple offices.
• Write proposals, recommend appropriate fees, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Manage bid or contractor selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture required
• Registered Licensed Architect in Floridarequired
• Minimum 15 years in the profession as an Architect
• Proven business development experience
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to grow and lead teams
• Good verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Strong technical capabilities with code knowledge and ability to convey technical issues and design ideas
• Ability to oversee preparation of architectural documents and specifications for projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable to direct staff in effective use of Revit including coordinated 3D BIM modeling of component systems, AutoCAD for 2D designs, and software for rendering and imagery of concepts and designs
• Positive leadership and mentoring abilities that foster a motivated team environment
• Advanced knowledge of current building design and construction means, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of architectural history and current architectural design discourse
• Awareness of sustainable design approaches
• LEED Accredited is a plus

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page .

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.