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Principal Architect

LuxusLawrenceville, GA, US
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Job Description

Job Description : Architectural Principal - Hospitality Division

Position Overview : A nearly 50-year-old architectural / engineering firm is discreetly seeking an experienced Architectural Principal to manage the Hospitality Division at our Lawrenceville, GA office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess a high level of technical skill, and excel at multi-tasking. The role involves managing an architectural / engineering office environment with cross-coordination between various internal disciplines (Architectural, MEP, Interior Design, Civil, etc.).

Key Responsibilities :

  • Maintain and develop hospitality client relations.
  • Develop and negotiate contract proposals.
  • Solicit, assemble, and validate design team fees, including outside consultants.
  • Organize construction document kickoff meetings and provide project deadlines.
  • Conduct quality control milestone reviews.
  • Act as primary liaison between owners / code officials and staff.
  • Lead specification development for both administrative and technical sections.
  • Organize approval processes from AHJ and franchise; submit building permit applications.
  • Manage project pre-construction meetings and monitor information flow during construction administration.
  • Handle change order requests and make initial decisions on time and money requests.
  • Represent the company in defense of construction-related problems.
  • Define and monitor project substantial completion.
  • Manage defense of all error & omission claims.
  • Review employee timesheets and address personnel issues, rewarding or penalizing as appropriate.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor of Architecture, Member of AIA, NCARB, LEED AP.
  • Capable of registration in all 50 states and outlying territories.
  • Minimum of 20 years' experience, with at least 15 years focused on hospitality design.
  • Knowledgeable in all phases and aspects of hospitality design.
  • Established connections with upper-level hospitality franchise personnel (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, etc.).

    • Skills :

  • Proficient with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Bluebeam.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with Revit.
  • Capable of heavy multi-tasking with excellent communication skills.
  • Able to develop building concept designs, including programming and analysis, floor plans, exterior elevations, SketchUp models, and site plans.
  • Competent in assessing project development constraints such as zoning, survey, geotechnical conditions, building codes, and franchise requirements.
  • Adept at maintaining project schedules and delivering on time.
  • Experienced in identifying and resolving complex design and construction issues.
  • Skilled in addressing conflicts and disputes directly and effectively.

    • Benefits :

  • Medical insurance with dental and vision coverage options.
  • Life insurance.
  • End-of-year bonus (contingent upon profitability).
  • 401k contributions (Traditional and Roth) and profit sharing (contingent upon profitability).
  • 4 weeks of personal time off per year.
  • Holiday pay (6 full days plus two half days per year).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Time and a half for overtime.
  • Employee stock ownership.
  • Work with highly skilled architectural and engineering hospitality staff with decades of experience.

    • Join our team to lead the hospitality division and contribute to our legacy of excellence in architectural and engineering services!

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    Principal Architect • Lawrenceville, GA, US