Lead Architect

VESTAL Corporation is seeking an experienced ARCHITECT to join our growing team of outstanding professionals. Lead/Sr. Architect duties include managing client relationships, leading team of architects, planning, designing, and observing construction of building facilities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strong creativity and visualization skills,

• Design enthusiasm while technically motivated and energized by problem-solving,

• Architectural programming, space planning, blocking and stacking,

• Graduate of an NAAB accredited program; Bachelor of Architecture minimum degree,

• NCARB Architectural Registration in State of Missouri or Illinois,

• Large project/industrial experience is very desirable,

• Expertise in Autodesk REVIT 2020 Architecture, AutoCAD software is preferred,

• Strong with building codes and standards,

• Experience with BlueBeam Revu and Revizto,

• Construction cost estimating skill set utilizing WinEst is a plus,

• Experience with MS Office Suite of software – particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point,

• Ability to travel 25%,

• Professional demeanor, excellent teamwork ability, and excellent written, graphic and verbal communication skills are all prerequisite for consideration.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Analyze and develop solutions in response to project objectives, program requirements, and budget of a project interactively with design team and clients.

• Participate in various predesign services, such as feasibility studies, site selection analyses, cost analyses, and design requirements documentation.

• Develop schematic, design development and final construction documents that show the building’s appearance and details for its construction.

• Develop project specifications as required

• Research state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances, including the ADA.

• Generate solutions which respond to client’s environmental and sustainability goals

• Periodically visit building sites to ensure that contractors follow the design intent, use the specified materials, and meet work quality standards.

• Collaborate with Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Architect, and various engineering disciplines to develop creative, elegant and efficient solutions.