Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.
Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023, 2024
The Design Lead is as a member of the Architecture & Design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A design professional, accountable for managing and producing accurate design and construction documents for our multi-site clients, and leading and supporting other team members in achieving team goals. Experience with multi-site restaurant, retail, grocery, and/or fuel projects is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Architecture or equivalent; 5+ or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated skills in design production management.
• Pursing Architect license, preferred.
• Able to articulate and apply comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.
• Demonstrated experience completing moderately difficult architectural assignments with minimal supervision.
• Able to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Experience in multi-site projects preferred.
• Highly proficient working in AutoCAD and highly proficient working in Revit. Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp (preferred), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, 3D Studio Max is preferred.

LANGUAGE & COLLABORATION REQUIREMENTS:

This role requires full professional fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking. Candidates must be comfortable working in an English-speaking environment and regularly communicating with U.S.-based colleagues and clients. All meetings, documentation, and project coordination will be conducted in English. Candidates must be available to work standard U.S. business hours.

• Prepares complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
• Provides technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
• Advises on settings project design goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Applies client’s program requirements and designs criteria to existing buildings and structures.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate building components and their design application.
• Responsible for maintaining project design schedules, deadlines, and commitments for small and medium-scope assignments of average difficulty.
• Coordinates work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in project scope and advises if a change order proposal is needed.
• Possesses a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements and provides such expertise to the assigned projects/programs.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Accountable for design quality control and technical accuracy of team assignments.
• Assists the project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions of the construction documents.
• Confirms and verifies design requirements related to the project or program.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Oversees and directs designers and technicians, ensuring high productivity and project success.
• Reviews / evaluates other’s work and provide productive feedback and technical direction.
• Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
• Proactively identifies, solves, or elevates project issues related to design, safety, or quality.
• Adheres to CAD/REVIT standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.
• Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
• Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects.
• May represent the company at client project meetings. Visits project sites to verify scope, exiting conditions and other related activities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.
• Capable of prioritizing and working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Other duties as assigned.