HAVE A VISION TO SHAPE THE FUTURE?
Are you a detail-oriented creative type who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy taking calculated risks that help drive your projects towards success? If you answered “Yes!” to these questions, you may be exactly who we are looking for!
We are looking for a Vice President and Director of Architecture for our office in Memphis, TN to take the initiative to develop new ideas and systems, analyze and improve on practices already in place, and provide leadership, management, technical, and business development skills to the Architectural Department. The person we are seeking to lead this team must value our company mission and have the drive, through leadership and innovation, to take the architecture department to new heights. This position is perfect for someone who is adept at multitasking, has results-oriented goals, and can solve problems at the surface level, all while looking at the bigger picture. At Fisher Arnold, we are driven to be the best that we can be for our clients, our employees, and our communities – we care about our employees and consider them to be our greatest and most valuable asset.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Fisher Arnold is a leading multi-disciplined, professional services firm that includes engineers, architects, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, surveyors, engineering technicians, CADD technicians, and construction observers. We have a solid reputation providing services to a diverse list of public and private clients, with branch offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville, TN, Tallahassee and Chipley, FL, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, and Jonesboro, AR.
Our Mission: To honor God in all our endeavors. To provide distinct, exceptional, and quality service to our clients and the communities we serve. To maintain a work environment of mutual respect, support, and unity that provides for the well-being of all employees and their families. To promote the personal and professional development of each employee through continuing education, training, and technical advancement. To sustain and further develop the Company in a position of success, profitability, and security.
Fisher Arnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we require all new team members to work in a drug-free environment and submit to an initial screening and background security check.
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package including:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead a team of architects and designers to establish project scope, proposals, budget, design approach, applicable constraints, project schedule, and project cost estimates
• Assist with the programming, design, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration
• Manage the Architecture Department according to the strategic plan that aligns with business goals and objectives
• Manage all project scopes, fees, contracts, billing reviews, invoicing, and accounts receivable for the department
• Perform staff evaluations for the department and oversee performance management/coaching to foster the development of team members
• Develop and execute a plan for personal, professional, technical, etc., training for the department, constantly identifying areas with opportunities for improvement to have the best team of architects in our field
• Develop and remain current, with industry best practices that ensure the highest quality of service is provided to clients and delivered in a timely and professional manner
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education and Professional Certifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Must have a Professional License and be a registered architect
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Architecture as a Project Architect, Team Manager, or equivalent required, with experience leading multiple projects and managing direct reports
• Experience working with engineering firms; interfacing with internal departments a plus
• Knowledge of ADA building requirements
• Diversified experience working with school districts, private, and public sectors
Skills/Competencies/Abilities:
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration, coaching, and relationship building with team members and clients
• Ability to inspire and gain the confidence of leadership and clients through carefully curated bank of knowledge and timely response to needs and information
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively oversee multiple projects
• Ability to not only solve problems, but to be able to look ahead and anticipate potential problems and find solutions to prevent them from occurring
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit 3D design programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple tasks on multiple projects while maintaining a strong attention to detail and the propensity to see the big picture
Send your resume in PDF format to careers@fisherarnold.com with “Vice President and Director of Architecture” as the Subject Line.
All correspondence regarding your application should be transmitted via email; no phone calls please.
We look forward to hearing from you!
