Director of Design

MHAworks Architecture Employer:
Durham, NC, USLocation:
Wed, Mar 20 '24Posted on:
$105,000 - $125,000 annually Pay:

MHAworks is seeking a self-motivated, creative, resourceful, and technically proficient Licensed Architect with demonstrated capabilities in both design and management to serve as a firm-wide resource. 

In this position, you would be responsible for:

• Assisting with development of firm-wide design standards.
• Overseeing design presentations, monitoring project design development, and providing staff with design direction and support to ensure consistent and high-quality design.
• Clear and consistent communication between each branch of the project team.
• Assisting Project Managers with developing project scope, schedules, and fees.
• Planning, executing, and delivering projects that meet the client’s budget and schedule by way of concept-based design processes.
• Assisting as needed with construction drawings, specifications, and construction administration services.
• Analyzing and addressing technical and design issues with the project team to produce a constructable solution.
• Working with local jurisdictions and permitting officials.
• Working with Technical Lead and firm leadership to further firm-wide initiatives to control quality, risk, and delivery of technical aspects of work produced.
• Mentoring junior staff in their professional development.
• Developing and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Collaborating with firm leadership, marketing, and business development to ensure continued office growth.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 15+ years related experience, with at least 10 years as a licensed professional.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building systems.
• An informed understanding and experience with building envelope design and detailing.
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, systems, specifications, and codes.
• Experience in construction administration, costing review, and value engineering.
• A high comfort level working on concurrent projects of diverse scale and type in various stages of development.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• A penchant for creative and collaborative problem-solving.

 Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Hybrid schedule
• Flexible office hours
• 25 paid days of personal leave per calendar year; additional days awarded at five and ten-year service marks
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance policy
• Life insurance policy
• 100% paid health insurance policy; dental, vision, and dependent coverage available
• 401K retirement plan with 3% employer-match
• Paid professional dues
• Paid continuing education costs

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and .pdf portfolio to jmartinson@mhaworks.com.