Project Director

Description

RIOS is an international design collective. We are actively in pursuit of wonder within the design of the built environment. We believe design is an act of optimism through which invention and ideas change the world. We practice interconnected design across architecture, placemaking, and landscape architecture to define design as a continuum. 

Our practice is a sincere expression of our belief that design is a dynamic exercise influenced by a collection of people representing diverse perspectives. We take a hyperlocal approach to design that celebrates and promotes uniqueness of place, following a process that begins with attunement. We are known for our bold solutions that are inclusive of the wider context and are ever mindful that an interdisciplinary approach to design brings about inclusive, resilient, and original solutions that ensure diversity and resilience. 

We are seeking a Project Director to coordinate and manage strategies on multiple projects. Interested applicants must be a deeply knowledgeable project delivery lead who constantly works to improve the quality of project deliverables. A positive team player that can work collaboratively and independently.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Experience from concept through construction administration
• Ability to skillfully work alongside internal and external collaborators.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Successfully meets project performance, concepts and schedule goals set forth by the Creative and Studio Directors
• Actively engaging in the design process and working toward the successful completion of the project/ phase. 
• Assisting studio leadership by managing sub-consultant contracts and scope of work. Identifying additional service opportunities and drafting corresponding proposals for SD/ CD review. 
• Actively mentoring and developing project teams on project delivery with an emphasis on sharing technical knowledge, workflow and design tool strategies, code compliance, construction management, project management and design feasibility. 
• A Project Director may perform the role of Project Designer on smaller projects as necessary.

Requirements

  Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8-10+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor of Architecture degree or Master's of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with REVIT, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Licensed Architect preferred