Senior Architectural Project Manager

Company: Tait & Associates, Inc
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

About TAITWe are leaders in improving civilization through the design and development of our physical environment. TAIT is a family company and continues to grow since 1964. Join TAIT& become an integral part of a stellar team!We are looking for talented, motivated, and technically driven individuals who want to join a company with excellent opportunities for career growth and development. TAIT fosters and encourages each Associate's entrepreneurial spirit with every project & design opportunity. We provide a variety of training opportunities to develop your skills, top tier benefits because we care about your well-being, a real work-life balance & the flexibility life needs, and an unbeatable friendly, professional, positive work environment. Here's your chance to start your career with a Top Workplace in Orange County :)don't wait to applyPosition DescriptionThis position is hybrid and has the opportunity towork from any of our two TAIT Southern California office locations,( Santa Ana, CA, Norco CA, )reporting to the Director of Architecture.This position will support either or both offices and manage several projects in multiple phases, updating team members & clients, and providing direction to staff. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop program, master planning, concept, schematic, design development documents and drawings.
• Responsible for the overall design quality, implementation, and delivery of each project.
• Guide and manage project design team and activities, including consultants.
• Interface and coordinate site planning, engineering and interior design to develop and execute architectural design concepts.
• Develop project design intent and goals for successful implementation.
• Responsible for coordinating and leading the production team on a project in developing construction documents.
• Ensures compliance to applicable codes and ADA requirements. Ensures the standards for construction document production.
• Provide technical assistance to other team members as well as mentor junior designers.
• Provide schematic through construction administration. Initiates and develops technical level design concepts and details.
• Assist design team & provide direction for all portions of projects (i.e. initial setup, preliminary design development, construction design drawings and documents, solving design problems, coordinates with clients and office personnel).
• Site Surveys - Ability to take as-built field layouts and dimensions and create accurate floor and ceiling plan backgrounds inclusive of all windows, doors, walls, power & data locations, mechanical diffuser & return layouts, furniture, fixtures and equipment, floor and ceiling plans, , sections, elevation, detailing and roof plans.Minimum Education and Skills Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within an Architectural firm.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience providing design and team guidance.
  • Minimum of 4 years of drafting experience within an Architectural firm.
  • Strong efficiency in ArchiCAD, AutoCAD v2010, v2012 and current versions.
  • Knowledge of Zoning resolutions and Building code laws.
  • Ability to keep the CAD block library current with new designs and blocks.
  • Having basic LEED knowledge and/or being LEED accredited Professional is a bonus.
  • Must have a high level of organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects at one time.
  • Strong efficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong knowledge in Photoshop or similar software program is a plus.
  • Knowledge in Microstation and Revit is a plusPhysical Requirements
    • Attend client meetings at job site locations or TAIT offices as needed.
    • Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites/ client meetings.
    • Ability to occasionally lift plan sets that range in weight from 1lb - 20lbs.Salary and BenefitsSalary Range$115,000 - $130,000Benefits:
      TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation & benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT's core value is it's culture of kindness. With this, you'll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work & life with a rewarding career. Here are some benefits you can find when you join the TAIT Team:
      
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      • Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
        
      • Dental Plans with little to no deductible
        
      • Vision PPO plan that's accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
        
      • Company paid Life Insurance
        
      • Dependent Care & Flexible Spending Accounts
        
      • Employee Assistance Program
        
      • Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
        
      • Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays and sick time.
        
      • Annual memberships with Strava or Headspace for additional health & wellness benefits
        
      • Maternity & Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
        
      • Support for professional growth & development
        
      • Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)
        
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        TAIT 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.
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