Senior Architect

Senior Architect – Integrated Industrial Design (Charlotte, NC)

Since 1937, BHDP has designed intelligent and innovative spaces for some of the most recognizable corporations, universities, and manufacturers in the world. In fact, you can’t help but notice this passion for place, for experience, and for inspiration when viewing our portfolio of work. With offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, OH and Charlotte, Raleigh, NC, BHDP has created a nationally recognized practice focused on delivering strategic results for our clients.

BHDP’s Integrated Industrial Design (IID) Market, which serves clients possessing manufacturing, warehousing, and material distribution operations, is currently experiencing significant growth. In support of this growth, BHDP is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Architect

Your Role + The Opportunity

As the Senior Architect, you will join the firm at our Charlotte, NC office and be responsible for leading projects from strategic planning and programming, design, through construction, and then to successful completion within our Integrated Industrial Design (IID) market. Your work will require you to have highly developed expertise in project management, architectural design, and technical knowledge within the Manufacturing sector or a strong curiosity and interest to gain this experience. This management-level role provides the opportunity to pursue professional growth while contributing to a firm with an extensive history and deep knowledge of the advanced manufacturing industry.

The Role Priorities:

• Lead multi-discipline project teams through the strategic planning, design, and construction administration phases of multiple complex projects to meet the business needs of our clients.
• Lead preparation and execution of project kick-off, design review, and design workshop meetings with multi-discipline projects teams, clients, equipment suppliers, and contracting partners.
• Lead execution and preparation of regulatory code studies, planning and zoning studies, design specifications, and design documents.
• Ensure all design documents are executed in accordance with client, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Ensure all design documentation is executed in accordance with BHDP quality control and quality assurance processes at each project phase.
• In collaboration with Client Leaders, assist in development of proposals, budgets, and execution schedules.
• In collaboration with the Director of Operations, assist in project resource planning.
• Successfully deliver projects within budget and on schedule.
• Participate in project interviews with IID Market Leader and IID Client Leaders.
• Create and foster relationships with keys clients, while managing client expectations.
• Apply interpersonal communication skills to build strong working relationships and motivate the project team.
• Support professional development of BHDP project team members.
• Promote a workplace culture that is consistent with the BHDP Collective Ambition.
  
  

Skills + Qualifications Required:

• A professional, accredited degree in Architecture, along with 7-10 years of experience.
• Registered as Professional Architect.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading multi-discipline project teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to complete projects on time, with precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as required to perform project work and deliver expected results. Travel is expected to be in the range of 10-15%, however, flexibility will be required depending on the project phase and progress.
• Advanced knowledge in design productivity tools (e.g., Revit and Navisworks).
• Passion for designing places and experiences that inspire people.
  
  

Skills + Qualifications Preferred:

• Planning and Design of Industrial Manufacturing; including Consumer Products, Automotive, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain & Logistics, Chemicals & Coatings, Pharmaceutical etc.
• Experience in Planning and Design of wastewater management facilities, rail and supply chain operations is a plus.
• LEED accreditation and experience with Universal Design
• Applied Knowledge and Experience with the use of Sketch Up, Inscape, InDesign and Matterport are a plus.