Senior Design Architect
Company: Archinect
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
OCA Architects Employer: Newark, NJ, US Location: Mon, Dec 5 '22
Posted on: Full-time Type: OCA is looking for a highly organized
and detail-oriented Senior Design Architect with 15+ years of
experience leading client groups and design teams from programming,
concept, design, and post-occupancy of design solutions. The Senior
Design Architect will serve as a lead designer and set the design
direction for key projects across OCA. This position is a hands-on,
in-office position requiring overseeing daily activities on
assigned Projects.
Duties
- Plans, organizes, and directs the design activities for key
projects within OCA
- Manages and mentors junior staff to ensure clear and consistent
direction with regard to goals and objectives, timelines, and
execution for assigned projects
- Oversees design review process to ensure that designs meet
overall goals and objectives for projects, provide maximum value
for dollars budgeted, and meet the functional needs of the client
and design teams
- Reviews design changes to ensure projects remain within
budget
- Oversees design presentations and monitors design development
through a collaborative, integrative design process
- Participates in business development activities as
required
- Participates in Presentations
- Identifies educational opportunities, i.e., seminars and
workshops, to learn and share up-to-date information with junior
staff
- Performs other duties as assignedQualifications
- Bachelor or master's degree in Architecture or a related
field
- Registered Licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey, New
York or working towards licensure
- 15 years + experience in high-quality design projects of
Multifamily, Public, Commercial and Mixed-Use buildings
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of architecture practice,
with an emphasis on design
- Must understand building materials, construction methods,
integration of engineering disciplines, and building costs/codes to
help inform the design.
- Knowledge of National, State and Local Building Codes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Bluebeam
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling
software
- LEED accreditation is a plus but not required
- Self-motivated, organized, and flexible
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Willingness to learn and take directions from senior staff
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S without visa restrictions
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- (2-3 weeks) paid time off (PTO), plus (10) paid holidays
- Potential profit bonus
- Company offers paid 401K match program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage
- Beautiful office location on NJIT Campus
- Summer hours (1/2-day Fridays) -About OCA -OCA Architects Inc.
is a Newark-based architectural firm located on the New Jersey
Institute of Technology (NJIT) campus. Our projects include
mixed-use residential developments, higher education, K-12
education, healthcare, corporate and public facilities. Some of our
current projects include the PANYNJ Newark International Airport
Vision Plan, PANYNJ JFK Terminal 6 Project design/build project,
Newark Public Safety -Traffic Division as well as several
multi-family residential Projects. We provide a dynamic environment
that supports innovation and creativity, allowing each team member
to significantly contribute to the design process. Learn more by
visiting our website at www.oca-archplan.com/ Connect with us on
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Keywords: Archinect, Newark , Senior Design Architect, Professions , Newark, New Jersey
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