Director, Architectural Services - Gray AE, PSC

Gray AE is looking for a Director, Architectural Services in Dallas, TX to join our team. 

Why Gray?

Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AE, the design arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture and engineering services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers.

It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work. 

Who we want… (Requirements)

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and a minimum ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and AutoCad applications. May require knowledge of applications specific to the project assigned. Must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be physically present in the assigned office.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

• Demonstrate and Promote Core Values
• Confer, work with and support other AE Directors, Project Directors and Project Executives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Department Strategic Planning and Improvement Initiatives.

STUDIO ADMINISTRATION

• Coordinate studio functions.
• Direct and coordinate appropriate administrative tasks.

• Timesheet and Expense Report review and approval
• Approving PTO
• Mentoring / Challenging individual team members
• Team Member Reviews
• Team Member Project Assignments / Resourcing

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Proposal and Pre-Proposal Phase

• Prepare and participate in Business Development and Marketing Efforts including Customer Meetings and Presentations, Trade Shows and Conferences, as applicable.
• Accountable for development of design proposal, including compliance with Customer RFP.
• Accountable for development and review of AE Workplan, including scope of services, design schedule, org chart and associated fees.
• Responsible for identifying and engaging key design consultants for Proposal Efforts.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating potential project risks.
• Accountable for monitoring AE fees on Part 1 Efforts and capturing cost for Part 2 Efforts.

Execution Phase

• Continuous collaboration with Project Management Directors and Field Operations Directors.
• Monitor projects to assure Gray AE standards are followed.
• Accountable for implementing Gray and Gray AE Processes.
• Responsible for identifying, elevating, reviewing, discussing and resolving project issues with VP/SVP, AE; Project Director, Project Executives or BUM
• Accountable for QA/QC Process
• Responsible for review of design documents in accordance with the QA/QC Plan.
• Assist and/or engage with AHJ
• Engagement with Customer / Review Meetings
• Accountable for ensuring shop drawing review in accordance with project schedule.
• Responsible for conducting periodic Site Visits as warranted

Financials, Consultant Agreements, Project Risks

• Responsible for review of customer contract, identify design project risks, and implement strategies in AE Workplan for risk mitigation.
• Responsible for AE Workplan Approval in conjunction with VP/SVP AE.
• Accountable for Bluefile Review and Projections, including review.
• In conjunction with Design Manager’s, responsible for identifying and monitoring project KPI's
• Accountable for implementation of project Design Change Log.
• Responsible for Review and Execution of Design Consultant Agreements
• Accountable for Orange Book

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises numerous team members such as Architecture Technicians, Assistant Design Managers, and Design Managers.

EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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