Architect-Engineer- Project Manager

Rickhaus an LDG Development Affiliate is growing rapidly to produce higher levels of much-needed affordable housing across the nation.

Our founding belief that "Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live" has resulted in an organization that has now achieved a #1 Ranking as Affordable Housing Developer and our focus on our employees and company culture has resulted in Top Best Places to Work in Louisville each of the last two years.

We believe that the foundation of a stable supporting living environment allows individuals to thrive and accomplish their dreams in education, career paths, and more.

The overall reputation and quality that LDG puts forward in all business practices are key to keeping our goals alive.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Architect / Engineer / Project Manager will work directly with the LDG Development Director for Team Kentucky and team members and will be responsible for the following tasks (approx.

percentage of workload) : create a preliminary, conceptual site and building designs for LDG's multifamily development projects (10%);

engage and manage 3rd party consultants (40%); plan review, coordination and permitting (30%); and, construction oversight (20%).

Scope of position may vary with candidate qualifications and workload.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Facilitate preliminary, conceptual designs for each multifamily project, including site, buildings, and amenities.
• Review consultant fee proposals, contracts, and invoicing.
• Review, oversee and project manage the creation of civil, architectural, and engineering plans set for permit submittal and approval, including consistency and compliance with LDG company standards.
• Manage, facilitate and expedite the attainment of site and building permits.
• Maintain, track and adhere to a project schedule.
• Facilitate effective communication between the development and project consultant teams.
• Work with federal, state, county, and city agencies to comply with requirements.
• Visit and inspect construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications project budget and quality control. Manage and facilitate plan set revisions and change orders as necessary.
• Project Management of multiple projects in various phases of design, development, and permitting.

RELATED JOB COMPETENCIES :

Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them to understand and retain the message.

Planning and organizing - Establishing courses of action of self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions;

using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 5+ years of multifamily architectural design and development experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a related field.
• State registered architect or P.E. preferred
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and relationship skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and industry-standard software technology including AutoCAD, Adobe, ProCore and other project management software.
• Negotiation and management of sub-contracts with architectural and engineering consultants.
• Knowledge of building, ADA, and energy codes.
• Periodic Travel required
• Job Location : Louisville, Kentucky
8 days ago