Architect - Hospitality

NELSON is currently seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Architect to join our Hospitality Practice. As an Architect you must demonstrate leadership qualities and a collaborative approach to the successful production of design and/or construction documents. Candidates should demonstrate experience in all aspects of the design process including Programming, Conceptual, Schematic and Design Development presentations, 3D modeling, and the technical proficiency to successfully implement designs through the CD/CA phases.

Responsibilities include participating in design phase activities and coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project. Leading multiple projects through the design process, production of construction documents, and construction administration as part of a project team. Developing solutions to technical problems. Experience with ground up projects in the Hospitality sector is strongly preferred.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:  Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You:

• Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real - Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth - Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly - Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Leadership:

• Assist project team with design and technical questions during the project
• Share knowledge with the entire studio and be a resource to the entire NELSON staff
• Be a mentor to staff, including interns
• Contribute as a Team Leader, on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment

Project Delivery:

• Assist with proposal and contract documents
• Contribute to the work plan for each project
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents using software skills listed below
• Conduct field surveys as required
• Generate overall project design concepts
• Develop and/or oversee the development of design concepts into complete design development set and further advance into complete construction drawings
• Oversee material research and compilation of project data and incorporation throughout the project
• Prepare project specifications
• Communicate with project team members and resolve drawing discrepancies independently
• Coordinate and incorporate work of internal and external project consultants
• Oversee the preparation of Addenda and Bulletin documentation
• Review Shop Drawings
• Sign and seal drawings as needed
• Review, respond to and track RFl's
• Attend construction meetings, make periodic site observation visits as required by contract
• Prepare and update punch lists as required
• Adhere to NELSON standards in the preparation of deliverables
• Review and correct your own work and work of the project team including both internal and external consultants following established QA procedures
• Review and understand applicable building codes and other standards (including Accessibility Standards)
• Prepare zoning and building code analysis and review
• Assist with the timely submittal of drawings to the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction
• Oversee the maintenance and archiving of electronic project files
• Understand project scope and identify items that are beyond the original scope of services and bring to attention of project lead
• Draft Client agreement change orders and Sub Consultant agreement change orders as directed by project lead
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, phone conversation notes, to document the progress of the project and directions received from the Client
• Attend project meetings
• Share knowledge with other teammates and assist team with design and/or detailing challenges

Client Relationships:

• Maintain secondary client contact as back up to primary contact

Business Development:

• Assist in secondary marketing by maintaining good working relationships with Client contacts
• Attend interviews as requested by project lead, Studio or Market Leaders

• Extensive understanding of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer­ supplier appropriateness
• Good understanding of project budgets and schedules
• Extensive knowledge of building regulations, life safety codes and ADA requirements
• Extensive knowledge of the construction process
• Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and processes involved in production of Construction Documents
• Extensive knowledge of product specifications and detailing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Revit, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam Revu
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup
• Good knowledge of MS Project
• Good knowledge of Newforma Project Center
• Good knowledge of Deltek / VantagePoint
• Good knowledge of LEED and WELL requirements

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