Architecture Department Manager

at  Michael Baker International

JOB DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an Architecture Department Manager, focused on leading our Jacksonville, FL Architecture Office. This leadership position provides oversight and direction for our Architecture resources, within our multi-disciplinary Practice, as well as evolving Market Sector Studios; and encompasses establishing and implementing goals and objectives, developing, and promoting the Practice’s values and strategic plans, and positioning the Practice for growth. This leadership position is also focused on maintaining local relationships as well as protecting established markets such as Federal, Aviation, Transit, and Healthcare, in conjunction with our multi-disciplinary Practice leadership team.
This position would be considered for hybrid working arrangements allowing the flexibility to work from the office as required and remotely as available.

Priorities include marketing/proposal development, emphasizing creative design solutions, technical execution, and performance excellence for Architecture projects worldwide. This position provides leadership for multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams comprising architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers (SMEPFP). Specific candidate responsibilities include:

• Challenges the status quo.
• Collaborates with Practice leadership to support the Practice’s market leaders in developing local and diversified market initiatives.
• Ensures consistent use and application of operations management tools and conduct weekly meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and coordinated project execution.
• Develops/implements project work plans/methodologies for complex projects.
• Directs and coordinates activities of multi-disciplinary staff to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.
• Work with Operations Managers to ensure staff maintains certifications and current licensing and training requirements to meet government regulatory requirements.
• Actively identifies and recruits industry talent for strategic pursuits and projects.
• Actively participates with local professional and community-focused organizations to maintain relationships and re-educate local relationships regarding the Architecture Practice at Michael Baker International.
• Encourages uniformly high design standards and monitors projects to ensure quality and production standards for all design and contract documents.
• Facilitates inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
• Constructively critiques individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement.
• Fosters a continuous learning culture by encouraging communication and the sharing of ideas and technical knowledge through mentoring, in-house presentations, case studies, and continuing education opportunities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership with a minimum 10 years of experience in the design, documentation, and management of Architecture projects and staff resources beyond initial licensure.
• Thorough knowledge of the business of Architecture with demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people.
• Comprehensive understanding of the collaborative inter-relationships between Architecture and engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors.
• Understanding of and experience with Design/Build and other alternative project delivery methods.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture/AutoCAD] software (current software versions) and application project implementation.
• Understanding and experience with technical specifications software, including SpecsIntact, MasterSpec, etc., as well as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and building codes.
• Excellent communication and people skills including ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; personable and outgoing in work relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; frank and candid during all business relationships.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture. with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA). NCARB Certification is required, given project geography.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership is highly preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional BD+C is highly preferred.
• Travel may be required, approximately 5%.

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

• Challenges the status quo.
• Collaborates with Practice leadership to support the Practice’s market leaders in developing local and diversified market initiatives.
• Ensures consistent use and application of operations management tools and conduct weekly meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and coordinated project execution.
• Develops/implements project work plans/methodologies for complex projects.
• Directs and coordinates activities of multi-disciplinary staff to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.
• Work with Operations Managers to ensure staff maintains certifications and current licensing and training requirements to meet government regulatory requirements.
• Actively identifies and recruits industry talent for strategic pursuits and projects.
• Actively participates with local professional and community-focused organizations to maintain relationships and re-educate local relationships regarding the Architecture Practice at Michael Baker International.
• Encourages uniformly high design standards and monitors projects to ensure quality and production standards for all design and contract documents.
• Facilitates inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
• Constructively critiques individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement.
• Fosters a continuous learning culture by encouraging communication and the sharing of ideas and technical knowledge through mentoring, in-house presentations, case studies, and continuing education opportunities