MOR Studio Senior Architect Remote · Full time

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ABOUT MOR STUDIO

At MOR Studio, we pride ourselves on being not only creative and innovative in our designs but also responsive and great listeners. We genuinely care about the goals, both professional and personal, of our dedicated staff. Our commitment to our team's well-being is a cornerstone of our workplace culture. In our studio, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting commercial projects, all with a keen focus on good design and high-quality documentation.

We wholeheartedly recognize the significance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and the importance of schedule flexibility. That's why we've embraced a work schedule that allows our team to work remotely four days a week, providing the freedom to balance their professional and personal commitments. Additionally, we come together in-person once a week at our home office located in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, to collaborate and nurture our team's creative synergy.

MOR Studio specializes in providing modern architectural and interior designs across a diverse range of project types. From religious buildings and educational centers to restaurants, corporate office spaces, municipal projects, family entertainment centers, outdoor parks and recreation facilities, and multi-family projects, we're dedicated to shaping the built environment throughout Arizona.

ROLE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AT MOR STUDIO:

A senior architect at MOR Studio will be relied upon to provide full support through an entire project- from conceptual design through construction administration. They can work independently on architectural design and often will coordinate project design efforts. They will present directly to the client on technical and design solutions, work closely with the Principal Architect to execute project plans, and directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery. Senior architects will work closely with the Project Administrator to ensure each project’s success in relation to schedule and budget. They develop and represent the lead technical viewpoint on projects and coordinate with the Principal Architect on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies. The following is a more detailed list of key responsibilities that a senior architect will be expected to perform:

• Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying architectural design and construction detailing knowledge.
• Coordinates with Principal Architect on feasibility studies, master planning, and space planning, 
• Collaborates with the project director to understand client project requirements, with a goal of leading, overseeing and inspiring the technical team.
• Act as the main liaison for clients, nurturing strong relationships and effectively communicating project progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Produces conceptual plans and designs.
• Photographs, measures and assesses existing buildings.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings and construction administration coordination with the ability to make on-site visits, produce field reports, review submittals and answer RFIs during construction.
• Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Produces and redlines construction documents in Revit.
• Coordinates AHJ submittals.
• Stays up to date on industry trends, building codes, accessibility and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinates with Project Administrator on project timelines, tasks and budgets.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on all architectural drawings and submittals.
• Coordinates with subconsultants through all phases of the project, including drawing reviews to ensure quality, completeness and consistency with client requirements.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
• May assist in identifying new project opportunities, business development, business management tasks, and marketing as required.
• Helps to develop workflow improvements through BIM standards or file management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect Preferred
• 10+ years of commercial architectural experience
• Attention to detail and proficiency in time management
• Ability to QA/QC projects
• Ability to clearly communicate with external stakeholders
• Knowledge of our primary software
• Required: Revit
• Preferred: SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
• Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint)
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED Guidelines

JOB BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 (Dependent upon experience)
• Medical benefits
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Various continuing education opportunities
• Schedule flexibility (Hybrid remote)