Director of Architecture

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE MERUS ARCHITECTS INC.

Why Merus

Formerly known as Al. Neyer Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners. We specialize in the design construction development ownership

and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

Were all owners here. This not only sets us apart but deeply influences our culture and operations. Every team member demonstrates adeeper sense of ownership and accountabilityin both their daily tasks and the collective success of the organization. Learn more about our culture at .

Summary of Responsibilities

The Director of Architecture is responsible for directing project Architecture & Engineering teams in the design development final design and construction administration of assigned projects and the mentoring of assigned staff. Position is focused on Industrial product type and extensive experience in Industrial is desirable.

Essential Job Functions

• Managing Final Design personnel including hiring reviewing directing consulting and training.
• Coordination and prioritization of resources to ensure timely completion of project final design and construction administration activity.
• Assuring appropriate quality of final design for both internal and external customers.
• Assuring accuracy and completeness of final design documents.
• Forecasting weekly and monthly workload.
• Leading client meetings and presentations.
• Developing Final Design Department project budgets to be integrated into overall project design budget for submittal to internal and external customers.
• Monitoring and maintaining approved Final Design Department project budgets
• Assuring adequate Design Development of projects.
• Coordinating with the Vice President Architecture on an ongoing basis and advising the architectural staff on code technical and construction issues.
• Performing in the capacity of a Senior Project Architect as appropriate.
• Assisting Senior Project Managers with code and technical issues that may affect project budgets and / or schedules.

Essential Competencies

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Safety Hazard of the Job

Normal safety hazards associated with office work and with occasional observational visits to construction sites.

Physical Demands

Low physical effort required to sit stand at files bend stoop lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 35 lbs. Average lift is less than 10 lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard and monitor. Also requires the ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone. May require some travel.

Environmental Requirements

Average inside office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment is required. Ambient temperature is between 68F and 76F.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description is not a contract or offer for employment and either you or Merus may terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1