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Architect/Senior Lead Designer

Silent Rivers Design + Build | Iowa Home Crafters Design + Build

800 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$60,000 - $80,000 a year - Full-time

Benefits

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401(k)
Health insurance
Retirement plan
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance

Full job description

Job Title

Senior Lead Designer

Reports to

Design Manager

Department

Design

Pay Range

$60,000 - $80,000

Position Overview

We are seeking someone with strong, creative talent, along with exceptional leadership and aesthetic management skills to be a part of a nationally recognized and award-winning team. As Senior Lead Designer you will play a leadership role in a creative team of designers and collaborate with clients to create inspiring projects and timeless homes. An interest in/experience in sustainability and high performance building (passive house, net zero) would be a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Generate and develop design concepts in Autodesk Revit that work in the space and meet intended design goals and budget of the client.
Create and monitor project schedules and budgets.
Have a collaborative approach, with a willingness to train, support and mentor.
Have excellent client-facing communication skills - assist with preparation of the construction contracts, accompanied by the construction drawings, written scope of work and costs of construction.
Troubleshoot problems on site and make recommendations to correct and move the project forward without compromising design intent.
Actively work on high-level tasks and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate and apply construction knowledge of building and energy codes, architectural and structural systems, residential construction practices, building science, and sustainability initiatives.
Produce sets of production documents in both design development (DD) and CD phases, including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
Job requires some weekend/evening hours at trade shows and networking events.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

10+ years of experience as a Designer/Architect producing construction documents.
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design, or related field preferred.
5+ years of Experience with Autodesk Revit in professional setting.
Experience with residential remodeling, especially additions - knowledge of building assembly, insulation , sustainable design and building materials are all very important to this position.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu and Buildertrend is a plus.
Strong proficiency in building & energy codes, construction practices & architectural design.
Strong leadership and people skills.
Experience in project and client management.
Experience with estimating preferred but not required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, both internal and external .
Collaborative and professional work ethic.