Vice President - Licensed Architect (Science & Technology)

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Vice President – Licensed Architect (Science & Technology) at our National Capital Region office (Alexandria, VA). In this role, you will be a part of education and healthcare projects. The successful candidate will need to be a Licensed Architect with 12+ years of professional experience in architecture design with an emphasis in education and healthcare markets. They will have very good communication and leadership skills, and the ability to ensure exceptional project delivery for clients.

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Reports to: Principal-in-Charge

Registration(s): Registered Architect

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as primary contact for the client and be responsible for overall project management
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Supervise project team cooperatively with the project designer
• Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across the office
• Ensure project design development, documentation stay on schedule and meet the budget.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues
• Maintain project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines
• Mentor project team and foster positive team spirit that supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ensure staff adheres to HZ’s policies, practices and procedures
• Monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors
• Write proposals, recommend appropriate fees, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants
• Manage bid or contractor selection process
• Actively pursue new business opportunities by utilizing their network
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Must be Registered Architect.
• 12+ years related experience in architectural design with the tasks identified above.
• A minimum 8+ years project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledgeable to direct staff in effective use of Revit including coordinated 3D BIM modeling of component systems, AutoCAD for 2D designs, and software for rendering and imagery of concepts and designs
• Must have experience on large-scale projects.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects and make client presentations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional education and healthcare market.
• Proven business development and client interaction experience.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives.
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy.
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Please apply online at  https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: N018

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #IND #LI-TH1

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