Technical Director

Perkins&Will Miami Studio is looking for a Technical Director with 15+ years of experience and sound business acumen to join our growing team! Someone who is a champion of the design process, technically proficient, collaborative and will coordinate the consultant team. A focused organized candidate experienced in guiding the project team and our clients' projects to successful outcome.

Years of Requisite Experience: 15+ years

Professional Licensure: Required

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and promotes a culture focused on high-quality, innovative design, with emphasis on technical resolution of design challenges
• Familiarizes staff with, and promotes regular use of, the Project Delivery Manual.
• Responsible for management of, and Studio adherence to, Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes (Quality Program).
• Ensures that all projects in the Studio comply with applicable codes, Perkins&Will resiliency and sustainability goals, industry standard construction techniques and current building science best practices.
• Ensures that projects are thoroughly, accurately and efficiently documented at every design phase.
• Monitors progress of projects relative to schedule and budget (Perkins&Will fee and project costs).
• Manages Studio engagement with the Firmwide Specifications Group and monitors delivery of specifications for all projects.
• Champions fiscal responsibility and performance in the technical development of projects.
• Mentors staff to develop, support and encourage technical design excellence.
• Facilitates staff engagement with PWU and other learning resources to increase technical competency.
• Facilitates documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and the resolution of project issues.
• Manages high-risk project situations.
• Investigates and implements management processes and tools to improve project cost, quality and schedule.
• Researches and reports on new technologies, materials and building systems.
• Collaborates with other Studio leaders to ensure appropriate technical staffing assignments and project performance.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of technical staff candidates.
• Represents and leads the local implementation of firmwide technical initiatives and policies.
• Collaborates with project managers to ensure project technical team members understand their roles, responsibilities and importance to project success.
• Collaborates with the Firmwide Specifications Group to create Studio-specific master sections when required to reflect local or regional project delivery.
• Maintains a working knowledge of AIA contract documents, Perkins&Will standard edits of these and their applications on projects.
• Facilitates effective collaboration among technical personnel in multi-Studio projects.
• Assists local and Firmwide Learning and Development groups to in identifying learning needs and developing content to fulfill these needs.
• Develop and maintain contacts within local and national AEC communities as Studio and Firmwide resources.
• Present to the Studio regularly to raise and maintain awareness of technical design issues, initiatives and advancements.
• Participates in the Firmwide Technical Design Community, regular Technical Director calls and periodic Firmwide initiatives.
• Actively promotes the firm and technical design advancement through publishing, speaking engagements and social media outlets.

Proficiencies:

• Able to translate design intent into technical solutions
• Able to enhance and promote client needs with building technology
• Has a working knowledge of:
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Building codes (national (e.g., IBC, NFPA), state, county, city)
• Risk management, contracts, and legal aspects of design and construction, including claims and disputes
• Building systems, construction materials, and construction types
• Engineering systems, especially consultant requirements and coordination
• Construction documentation
• Specification writing
• Construction contract administration
• Construction delivery methods and procedures and changes in same
• Familiar with Lean project delivery practices.
• Accessibility codes
• Energy codes
• Zoning assessment
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills, including public speaking
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of staff on multiple projects

Software Skills:

• Working knowledge of Revit, Rhino and other design software used by Perkins&Will
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Bluebeam

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Licensed architect in the state of practice
• NCARB Certificate
• Construction Specifications Institute CDT, CCS, or CCCA certification is a plus
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Member of at least one relevant professional organization (e.g., AIA, CSI)

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