NCARB-accredited bachelor's degree in architecture and at least six years as a practicing architect involved in planning, design, and construction.
Experience in all phases of work is required.
Possess organizational and project management skills.
Possess problem-solving and analytical skills.
Be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
Be client-focused and detail-oriented.
Be able to assist in managing projects to produce results on time and within budget.
Be able to communicate with and brief leaders.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Have working knowledge of Rhino, Enscape, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam Revu.
Have proposal development, support, and writing skills.
Submit a resume and an online portfolio or sample of work for consideration.
Responsibilities
Support delivery of services for complex projects, including visioning sessions, stakeholder workshops, test-fitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, programming, master planning, architect and contractor procurement, and design management.
Foster collaboration with peers and project teams and maintain positive, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, architects, and contractors.
Maintain open dialogue with clients and stakeholders to communicate project status, progress, and expectations and establish a common understanding.
Support leadership and the project team in meeting the client’s vision and achieving positive project outcomes.
Support project leadership in optimizing performance on assigned projects; assist with executing approved plans and maintaining controls; report progress against cost, schedule, quality, and project standards.
Participate in client and stakeholder meetings and prepare content and meeting minutes.
Support leadership in business-development proposal responses and interview activities.
Collaborate with leadership to facilitate client workshops, develop relevant content, and document findings.
Assist leadership in developing Comprehensive Implementation Plans to guide the future design and construction teams.
As the owner’s agent, assist in managing design and construction teams to maintain alignment with the original vision or implementation plan; keep project leadership and the owner informed of progress and work with stakeholders to realign project issues with the plan.
Provide design management by working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process; attend design meetings and maintain minutes to ensure contract accountability.
Attend field walks and mock-up reviews to ensure construction meets the owner’s expectations for quality and craftsmanship.
Travel periodically, up to 25%, to project sites, client offices, and MSI offices.
Desired Qualifications
Registered Architect in the State of California with an active license.
Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP, or CCM.
Position:Design Manager (Owner’s Representative / Architect) Location/Work Arrangement: Remote - Charlotte, NC area / Southeast United States Region (some travel required) Hiring Range:$90,000 - $120,000
Position Summary: The Design Manager will support the envisioning and design management of large, complex construction projects and through all phases of work including project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction. They will work with project leadership to envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over the planning, programming and design work to successfully deliver a project that meets the client’s goals and objectives. This is a remote position currently. Some travel will be required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Support the execution in the delivery of services for a variety of complex projects, including services such as visioning sessions, stakeholder workshops, test-fitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, programming, master planning, architect and contractor procurement, and design management.
Fosters a collaborative environment with peers and project teams. Maintain positive and trusted client, consultant, architect and contractor relationships.
Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations.
Support leadership and the project team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects.
Supports project leadership to ensure optimal performance on projects assigned. Assist in the execution of approved plans while maintaining proper controls. Reports on progress relative to the established cost, schedule, and quality standards while adhering to project standards.
Participates in project client and stakeholder meetings and prepare content and meeting minutes.
Supports leadership in business development proposal response and interview activities.
Collaborates with leadership in the facilitation of client workshops, developing relevant content and documenting findings.
Assists in the development of Comprehensive Implementation Plans in collaboration with leadership, to serve as the vision and project guide for the future design and construction teams.
As an agent of the owner, assists in the management of the design and construction teams to stay in “continuous alignment” with the original vision or implementation plan established at the beginning of the project. Keeps the project leadership and owner apprised of project progress and works with various team members and stakeholders to bring project issues back into alignment with the original comprehensive implementation plan.
Provide Design Management including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process. Attend design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability.
Attend field walks and mock-up reviews to ensure the project is being constructed to the level of quality and craftsmanship required to meet the owner’s expectations.
Periodic travel, upwards of 25%, to project sites, client offices, and MSI offices to meet with clients and team members.
Required Qualifications:
NCARB accredited Bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of six (6) years as a practicing architect involved in planning, design and construction.
Registered Architect in the State of California and active license desired.
Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP or CCM desired.
Experience in all phases of work required.
Candidate must possess the following abilities:
Organizational and project management skills.
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
Be client focused and detail oriented.
Assist in the management of projects to produce results on time and within budget.
Communicate to and brief leaders.
Have working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Have working knowledge of design software including Rhino, Enscape, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
Proposal development, support and writing skills.
Both resume and portfolio (or sample of work) are required for consideration. Please attach your resume to the application on the portal and provide an online link to a portfolio or sample of work.
About MOCA Systems, Inc.: MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI or MOCA) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations. To learn more, visit mocasystems.com.
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