{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"585f2d1d08c0c2afee358ef4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/585f2d1d08c0c2afee358ef4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/585f2d1d08c0c2afee358ef4","title":"Architect, Senior Design Manager","description":"Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.\n\nSevan is nationally recognized for workplace culture, industry leadership, and safety. Recent honors include 12 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work®, placement on ENR's national Program and Construction Management rankings, recognition as one of America's Safest Companies for 2025, and the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award.\n\nThe Senior Design Manager, Architect is as a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A licensed architect with practical knowledge on managing an architectural practice. The Senior Design Manager's responsibilities include:\n\nResponsible for the team’s day-to-day operating activities.\nProvides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.\nResponsible for managing client programs, department managers and staff.\nAccountable for developing department design standards.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nResponsible for the department’s daily operations and performance\nDevelops internal processes and protocol to ensure the design team runs effectively.\nAssists Leadership with department’s business management.\nHelps in setting goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, project tracking, invoicing and accruals, and allocation of available resources.\nSupports business growth and market expansion. Identifies new business opportunities for new and existing clients.\nPrepares project proposals and change orders requests and submits to client for approval.\nDevelops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.\nMeets with Design Project Managers and reports workload, project status and staffing needs.\nProvides architectural knowledge and technical expertise.\nProvides building code and zoning ordinance expertise to design staff.\nProvides ADA expertise to the design staff.\nAssists in interviewing and hiring new team staff.\nSupervises other Design team members.\nDevelops and monitors quality and production standards for projects.\nFosters the personal and professional development of the staff.\nResponsible for the onboarding and training of new staff.\nEligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nArchitectural Responsibilities:\n\nAssists Leadership with RFP’s and proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations.\nReviews proposals from consulting engineers for conformity to project requirements and determines acceptable fees for work.\nConducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.\nAccountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.\nProject liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.\nAdheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.\nCompletes the required continuing education requirements per their jurisdiction to maintain their professional license.\nSupervises and mentors licensure candidates in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.\n\nQualifications:\n\nA Licensed Architect with a Masters of Bachelors Degree in Architecture.\n8-10+ years related professional work experience, preferably within commercial design and construction.\nAbility to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time while leading a team and acting as a client liaison.\nDemonstrated mastery of supervising an architectural practice with comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.\nExpertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.\nExperience in commercial multi-site projects, highly preferred.\n\nWhy Join Sevan?\n\nAt Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\n\nLive Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.\nChampion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.\nInspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.\nSet the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.\nGrow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.\nSupport Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.\n\nPay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $110,000 - $125,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.\n\nSevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.\n\nSevan is nationally recognized for workplace culture, industry leadership, and safety. Recent honors include 12 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work®, placement on ENR's national Program and Construction Management rankings, recognition as one of America's Safest Companies for 2025, and the 2025 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award.\n\nThe Senior Design Manager, Architect is as a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A licensed architect with practical knowledge on managing an architectural practice. The Senior Design Manager's responsibilities include:\n\nResponsible for the team’s day-to-day operating activities.\nProvides business input related to the architecture and engineering professions.\nResponsible for managing client programs, department managers and staff.\nAccountable for developing department design standards.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nResponsible for the department’s daily operations and performance\nDevelops internal processes and protocol to ensure the design team runs effectively.\nAssists Leadership with department’s business management.\nHelps in setting goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, project tracking, invoicing and accruals, and allocation of available resources.\nSupports business growth and market expansion. Identifies new business opportunities for new and existing clients.\nPrepares project proposals and change orders requests and submits to client for approval.\nDevelops and maintains relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.\nMeets with Design Project Managers and reports workload, project status and staffing needs.\nProvides architectural knowledge and technical expertise.\nProvides building code and zoning ordinance expertise to design staff.\nProvides ADA expertise to the design staff.\nAssists in interviewing and hiring new team staff.\nSupervises other Design team members.\nDevelops and monitors quality and production standards for projects.\nFosters the personal and professional development of the staff.\nResponsible for the onboarding and training of new staff.\nEligible for Designer of Record signing and sealing responsibilities, based on business need.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nArchitectural Responsibilities:\n\nAssists Leadership with RFP’s and proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations.\nReviews proposals from consulting engineers for conformity to project requirements and determines acceptable fees for work.\nConducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.\nAccountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.\nProject liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.\nAdheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.\nCompletes the required continuing education requirements per their jurisdiction to maintain their professional license.\nSupervises and mentors licensure candidates in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.\n\nQualifications:\n\nA Licensed Architect with a Masters of Bachelors Degree in Architecture.\n8-10+ years related professional work experience, preferably within commercial design and construction.\nAbility to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time while leading a team and acting as a client liaison.\nDemonstrated mastery of supervising an architectural practice with comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques.\nExpertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials.\nExperience in commercial multi-site projects, highly preferred.\n\nWhy Join Sevan?\n\nAt Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\n\nLive Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.\nChampion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.\nInspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.\nSet the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.\nGrow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.\nSupport Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.\n\nPay & Benefits: The anticipated compensation range for the position is $110,000 - $125,000, is based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.\n\nSevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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