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LRS Federal
Licensed Architect
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What they do
A Design Engineering Manager oversees and leads conception and execution of engineering product designs. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers, designers and analysts working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
$168,700 / year median in Alabama
+5% projected growth
Job Description
LRS Federal is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned company that provides construction management, design engineering, and environmental services to government customers. Our goal is to deliver customer-focused quality solutions in a diverse, dynamic environment where every employee has an opportunity for professional growth and career satisfaction. As part of our efforts to provide exceptional service, LRS Federal is seeking to hire an Staff Architect to assist our federal government client in managing the quality program of multiple construction and design projects (MEP related) taking place in either Tuskegee OR Montgomery , AL. This position will directly support the Department of Veterans Affairs campuses. Key Responsibilities Leadership, Supervision & Oversight Lead teams of technical engineers, designers, and project managers to achieve quality standards, high client satisfaction, and achieve business objectives Facilitate team communication, coordination, and collaboration Collaborator with, and mentor less experienced employees Work with teams across business lines, in remote locations and manage relationships with subcontractors Evaluate progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions Monitor project schedules, budgets, and staff utilization Monitor and maintain team moral Support Company goals and objectives as required by executive management Project Management & Coordination Working with project teams throughout all phases of the project to obtain client satisfaction and financial project performance Communicate with clients and project teams, including public agencies Development and management of project schedules and budgets Implement quality assurance plans Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field 5-10+ years of experience in engineering or architecture design, construction management, environmental science, project management, or other related field 5+ years of leadership experience on Federal Government engineering or architecture projects with US Department of Defense, GSA, VA, USDA, DHS, DOI or other federal agencies Excellent strategic, analytical, client management, and problem-solving skills Technical Expertise Minimum 5 years leading and supervising technical staff in design, construction management, or assessment on projects over $10M in construction value Extensive federal contracting experience, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), Construction Quality Management (CQM), etc. Design Build experience or other alternative delivery methods Proficiency in design standards, RFI response, contract compliance, construction oversight, and project documentation Expertise in design, project management and business software tools, such as CAD, SKM, Bluebeam, ProjectTeam, ProCon, Sharepoint, MS Project, Deltek, CostPoint, GovWin, DropBox, etc. Certifications (Nice to Have) Licensed Professional Engineer or AIA Architect Preferred PMP Certification (optional) LEED Accreditation (optional) Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (optional)