Project Director of Architecture

NELSON has 36 locations in the United States and overseas and offers the resources of more than 500 professionals worldwide. Our Integrated Services Model has been the key to growing successful partnerships with our clients and affiliates over the last 30 years. Due to our expanding client relationships in the Southeast our engineering team is poised for tremendous growth.

 

NELSON is looking for a Project Director of Architecture with the skills, vision and character to go beyond a job description to find new and innovative ways to ensure client satisfaction and project success. If you are looking for a growing, highly professional work environment in a top market NELSON is the place for you.

We offer competitive wages based on skills and experience, excellent benefits package including: Paid Time Off, medical, dental, 401K, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Shared Success Bonus Program and more.

Project Director of Architecture- Dallas, Texas

NELSON is currently seeking a talented teammate to serve as a Project Director of Architecture in our Dallas, Texas location. Must possess strong project management skills, have a proven track record in successfully managing multiple projects and/or clients simultaneously. Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Possess a strong understanding of design and documentation process, professional practice and standards
• Ability to evaluate and interpret program data to understand project requirements, clients goals and culture.
• Ability to solve problems and manage a variety of issues concurrently.
• Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate the development of design and construction documents.
• Ability to develop budget hours by phases for production of work and organize efforts of the team to adhere to budget.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of architectural detailing and construction methodology
• Ability to review and coordinate engineering documentation and the work of other consultant disciplines to assess compliance with the design concept.
• Possess knowledge of products, materials, construction techniques, industry practices and their application as an integrated process.
• Understands the components of construction drawings and specifications and the ability to review documentation prepared by others.
• Possess knowledge of building codes and The Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to motivate and supervise the work of others
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated literacy with word-processing and CAD software
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD and three dimensional/presentation applications along with project management and scheduling software programs
• Ability to investigate/explore LEED certification for client initiated projects
• Maintain and uphold quality standards for technical and design documents

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
Registration with a professional license to practice architecture in Texas

Experience:

10-15 years of Project Management experience in a corporate workplace environment. "Groud Up" Commercial/office building project work is preferred.

Qualifications:
• Possess a strong understanding of design and documentation process, professional practice and standards
• Ability to evaluate and interpret program data to understand project requirements, clients goals and culture.
• Ability to solve problems and manage a variety of issues concurrently.
• Ability to plan, supervise and coordinate the development of design and construction documents.
• Ability to develop budget hours by phases for production of work and organize efforts of the team to adhere to budget.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of architectural detailing and construction methodology
• Ability to review and coordinate engineering documentation and the work of other consultant disciplines to assess compliance with the design concept.
• Strong knowledge of products, materials, construction techniques, industry practices and their application as an integrated process.
• Understands the components of construction drawings and specifications and the ability to review documentation prepared by others.
• Possess knowledge of building codes and The Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to motivate and supervise the work of others
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated literacy with word-processing and CAD software
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD and three dimensional/presentation applications along with project management and scheduling software programs
• Ability to investigate/explore LEED certification for client initiated projects
• Maintain and uphold quality standards for technical and design documents