Description
Plan, direct, and coordinate architectural design and project delivery, leading teams, budgets, and client relationships from concept through construction.
- • Confer with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to align on project scope, specifications, and procedures.
- • Plan and direct design production, QA/QC reviews, code compliance, permitting, and construction administration.
- • Present and explain proposals, design options, reports, and findings to clients and executives.
- • Consult and negotiate with clients to define program requirements and prepare project specifications.
- • Develop and implement sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impacts and improve building performance.
- • Evaluate building codes, zoning, accessibility, and environmental regulations to guide design and delivery decisions.
- • Assess project environmental impacts, energy performance, and material choices.
- • Identify opportunities and risks in adopting new building technologies, materials, and digital tools.
- • Manage coordination of architectural, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialty consultant work.
- • Direct, review, and approve design changes, RFIs, and submittals.
- • Prepare and manage fees, budgets, schedules, bids, and contract documentation.
- • Assess project feasibility by analyzing sites, program, resources, and market or client drivers.
- • Lead recruitment, staffing, mentoring, and performance evaluation for the architecture team.
- • Review and approve consultant proposals, contracts, and cost estimates.
- • Establish and enforce office standards, QA/QC procedures, BIM/CAD protocols, and documentation practices.
- • Oversee administrative tasks, including reporting, budget approvals, resource planning, and compliance.
- • Set design vision, technical goals, and delivery strategies aligned with firm and client objectives.
- • Engage with permitting authorities, code officials, and community stakeholders to secure approvals and project support.
- • Plan and coordinate site analysis, surveys, geotechnical, and environmental studies with project activities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
