Summary
Brief Description
Architects work closely with the entire design team to help plan, design, and make owner's spaces special for on-time and in-budget new commercial spaces and buildings. This role works with associated Bobbitt Group team members including business development, civil engineering, interior design, estimating, construction management, and field superintendents while promoting a positive and safe work environment, and works closely with clients and stakeholders to help their vision become reality in a fun, efficient, cost-effective, and timely completed project.
The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.
Building On That Foundation, We Have a Unique Opportunity For a Strategic, Leading-edge Thinker And Leader To Maintain Our Exponential Trajectory Of Growth. We Are Seeking Someone Who Can Help Develop Our Employee-Owners To Communicate Effectively With Each Other And Our Clients, Leveraging The Following Core Principles
- DELIVER positive energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
- STRENGTHEN our commitment to innovation and technology through tools that bring efficiency to construction.
- EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbitt legacy across our communities.
- IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
- WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
- SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
- WELCOME different patterns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.
The ideal candidate will create differentiators in the marketplace, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbitt forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything matters!
Roles & Responsibilities
- Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and staff regarding requirements for design and/or construction of various projects
- Network and promote Bobbitt Design and Construction teams
- Develop constructible, efficient, code-compliant designs utilizing programming, schematic, and design development stages for internal pricing by estimators and client review
- Develop clear and accurate construction documents for submittal
- Review and collaborate on construction documents with the internal design and construction teams and external subcontractors for best practices and methods
- Keep project files and document job evolution as required by the scope of the project
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of construction practices
- Continually collaborate with the numerous Bobbitt Group team experts
- Monitor project progress via the online Project Management system as well as on-site meetings to ensure design specifications, safety, and standards are met
- Investigate and respond to field questions posed by consultants and construction personnel to expedite field construction
- Assist team as necessary for close-out of projects
- Coordinate staff members regarding project planning and design
- Coordinate with external mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, site, and specialty consultants
- Consult and coordinate with construction personnel during construction
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Design Quality & Delivery
- Constructible, efficient, code-compliant designs delivered through programming, schematic, and design development stages
- Clear, accurate construction documents developed for submittal
- Design specifications, safety, and standards upheld throughout construction, monitored via the online Project Management system and site visits
Collaboration & Coordination
- Effective coordination maintained with internal design/construction teams and external subcontractors
- Staff coordinated effectively regarding project planning and design
- External MEP, structural, site, and specialty consultants coordinated effectively
Client & Field Support
- Field questions from consultants and construction personnel investigated and resolved promptly to keep construction on track
- Client and stakeholder vision translated into a fun, efficient, cost-effective, and timely completed project
- Bobbitt Design and Construction teams actively networked and promoted
Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture (NAAB Accredited Program required)
- Understanding of design principles, practices, and tools
- Proficient in Revit and 3D visualization
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
- Ability to be both creative and analytical
Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies
- Licensed and approaching completion of AXP encouraged to apply
Work Format
This position requires team collaboration and presence at in-person meetings and is best suited to a traditional work schedule. Occasional remote work is acceptable.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel (10-15%) to meetings and events within 150-mile radius of office
- Occasional travel to various job site locations as needed for photography or milestone events
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction sites in all types of weather
- Ability to sit in extended meetings
- Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
- Valid Driver's License
This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
- Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- Wellness program and mental health resources
- Health PPO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan—Bobbitt is 100% Employee Owned
The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.
Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling (919) 800-4622 or sending an email to [email protected]. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.
