Job Overview

The Chief Architect & Building Design - Director, for Drury Southwest is responsible for the conceptualization, schematic design, code research, and final construction drawings for all projects undertaken by the company and its executive teams. Whether an existing or proposed asset of the company, the Chief Architect & Building Design - Director, is charged with developing design programs for individual projects that meet the aesthetic, economic, and life cycle constraints and commitments required for each project.

Duties

• Assemble project design teams and assign projects/tasks.
• Work with Development, Real Estate, and Construction Executive Teams to establish project budgets, construction & design parameters, and completion schedules.
• Coordinate Interior Design requirements with the Manager of Interior Design.
• Coordinate design schedules with the Director of Renovations.
• Coordinate program due diligence with respect to architectural needs to Real Estate Team and Executive Team for project evaluations.
• Guide and direct individual project teams through the concept, schematic, and working drawing stages of each project through regular meetings with respective project leaders.
• Assist Real Estate & Development Teams with submission, review, and response to respective municipalities regarding obtaining approvals, permits, and final releases to construct or rehabilitate all projects.
• Direct the continuing development of project archives, project files, and specification data to be used by all company divisions as they see fit.
• Serve as a Company Representative for response to, and defense of, project assets and their design with respect to lawsuits and claims in conjunction with legal team representatives.
• Serve as a facilitator and representative for DSW with ongoing projects and initiatives involving Drury Development, Drury Hotels, DI Supply, and Columbia Construction.
• Advise and assist construction teams as individual projects proceed and complete.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of architecture.
• Professional certification as a Registered Architect in multiple states.
• Ongoing and continuing education in various areas of specialization.
• Familiarity with REVIT, AUTOCAD, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office programs, Municipal, State and National Building Codes, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and Drury Southwest building specifications and construction method

Additional Traits or Responsibilities:

• • Highly organized.
  • Ability to work with multiple personality types and varying levels of management.
  • High level of written and compositional skills to address and respond to parts of the development and design process.
  • Ability to accept criticism constructively.
  • Ability to roughly estimate costs and value engineer design options.
  • Ability to multitask many projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
  • Ability to gauge production of team and impose, and stick to, deadlines for completion.
  • High degree of skill to assess individual team member skills and abilities to utilize them as best required to meet deadlines and achieve quality of design product.
  • Ability to assess, assign, monitor, and centralize the responsibilities for individual projects to develop team members and keep project scheduling paths on track

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on organizational success through innovative architectural solutions.

About Drury Southwest

Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Drury Southwest, Inc. is a family-owned business focused on development and operation of real estate, restaurants, and convenience stores primarily in the Cape Girardeau and San Antonio markets but also in many cities across the country. Nationally, we also develop and construct hotels in several states. Founded on the principles of strong work ethic and an honest approach to growth, we strive to provide our customers with expertise, quality, and service and a top-notch product.

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