Director of Architecture & Engineering Services, Chicago Studio

EXP US Services•Chicago, IL

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. We are adding a Director of A&E Services to our growing design practice. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Architecture and Engineering, you will work alongside other Directors to manage our portfolio of projects. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success. This position provides an opportunity to gain the type of experience to be eligible for promotion to more senior, officer-level positions within the company. Our leaders are responsible for complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions collaborating across multiple disciplines. Joining our team requires a commitment to leverage the exceptional intellectual capital of our employees to support our federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations. The Director will manage multiple A&E projects supervising Project Managers, professional, and technical innovators in multiple disciplines. You will supervise, mentor, and expand the team, fostering a collaborative environment across the wider exp Federal design studios. In addition, the Director will oversee as an acting Project Manager on various projects as needed. The job responsibilities include project performance such as quality, cost, and scheduling along with metrics relating to client satisfaction and development of technical staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Project Architect or Project Engineer.
Familiarity with the Whole Building Design Guide, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) is strongly preferred.
Proficient with building and design codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, etc.)
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer is required.
U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing A&E services on Design-Build federal government contracts is preferred.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD/BIM/MicroStation preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the performance of Project Managers and perform as PM on key contracts.
Interact closely with our federal government clients.
Support PMs in developing design concepts through construction documents and coordinate with project teams of architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
Identify and respond to new business opportunities in the Region
Work closely with the Sr. Vice President of A&E Services, COO, and the Business Development Team to identify and respond to new business opportunities.
Communicate and work closely with other Directors and technical leads to gather lessons learned and establish consistency in project delivery.
Determine resources and execution requirements to support projects and monitor resource allocation to maximize efficient and effective management of projects.
Mentor and coach individual team members to grow capabilities.

Benefits

Exponential full-time professional growth and development
Fast-paced and professional work culture
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
Company HSA funding contributions
Company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) employer match
Wellness reimbursement on fitness memberships and other qualified programs
Pre-tax funds on qualified transportation and parking expenses
Learning & Development tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Generous PTO policy
Project Management Incentive Compensation Program