Technical Director

Posted Wednesday, August 14

Organization

Perkins&Will

Location

Minneapolis

Description

Our Perkins&Will Minneapolis studio is seeking a Technical Director to join our studio.

As a Technical Director on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following 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.

Requirements:
• 15+ years technical experience
• 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)

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB) Please visit our site to apply: https://perkinswill.com/careers/

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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Contact

Karen Severson
612-845-4575
karen.severson@perkinswill.com