Lead Architect 04176 LBYD Federal

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Title: Lead Architect Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time Travel Required: Yes (0-25%) Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain At LBYD Federal, “Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness”, is the motto that we put into action every day. We perform high quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, with our employees being our greatest asset. We offer you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects for a wide variety of federal clients nationwide. LBYD Federal prides ourselves in being responsive to our clients and partners by empowering you to make decisions and build trust on the front lines. We also provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop and grow your career through education, training, certifications, work assignments, and advancement. We also provide additional career growth opportunities across affiliated business lines including Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and Mission Support activities. LBYD Federal has a highly competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching and medical, dental, and life insurance options. We have a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a health & wellness program, and an employee service awards program to enhance your experience and job satisfaction. Additionally, we support the communities where we live and work by taking part in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations. LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm that provides the right environment for leaders and results-oriented professionals to thrive. Come join our team! POSITION PURPOSE: Experienced licensed lead architect responsible for leading large-scale projects and programs. Responsible for the quality of work performed, managing project scope and budget, and maintaining client relationships. Serves as department team lead and ensures technical excellence and project delivery. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, schedules, and budgets in conformance with the project and customer requirements. Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and applicable laws and regulations to support technical recommendations. Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to the resolution of technical issues. Perform field investigations, including the review of as-built drawings, to determine existing conditions, document findings, and provide a report to include written summary of observations, data collected, and photographs. Coordinate with clients, team members, leadership, project stakeholders, and various regulatory agencies. Coordinate and hold meetings, recommend requirements, coordinate workflow processes, schedule/coordinate plans of action and milestones and inform all personnel. Provide written minutes for meetings. Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes for different project types, project deliverables, submittals, cost proposals from contractors, etc., to ensure compliance with client and RFP requirements Provide technical support for the review of the design and construction submittals, and construction and field observations. Oversee project team and incorporate initial design concepts provided by client into schematic design and subsequent design development to produce final construction documents. Provide technical support for construction field activities. Provide technical assistance for field investigations. Oversee calculations and reports. Document all project communications Participate in site investigations and client / user interviews to identify project needs, constraints and opportunities Use computer programs and spread sheets for engineering analysis and presentations. Responsible for managing team resourcing. Foster team member career growth and development Contribute to proposal development and review. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college curriculum in architecture or related field 15+ years design experience in architecture. Demonstrated experience in preparing correspondence, written reports and in briefing management personnel. Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of broad-based Architectural and Engineering principles. Understanding of technical concepts, principles, and practices applicable to multi-discipline engineering project design and construction. Knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and verbally. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract documents. Ability to delegate tasks to others. Ability to mentor junior team members. Ability to design all components of a project. Ability to manage projects from inception to completion. Detail-oriented time manager with the ability to set deadlines and meet project schedules. Ability to maintain client relationships Ability to present projects and represent clients in public hearings. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Special Requirements: RA – U.S. Registered Architect US citizen, be able to travel, obtain a passport and/or security clearance, if required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD Master’s degree in Architecture 5+ years management experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work generally conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional travel to project sites but may serve as a Field Engineer during construction. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance. North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment. Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information NW collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here: .