Ajobs USA: Michael Kors (USA), Inc Director of Production Architecture Job Vacancy in USA

The Director of Production Architecture is a critical position with primary responsibilities of managing a team of project architects, job captains, and draftspersons. Applications are sought from qualified candidates who have extensive retail architecture project experience.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing and lead a team of project architects, job captains, and draftspersons responsible for various portions of project design development and/or the preparation of construction documents.
Solving complex problems in connection with the architectural design and detailing of high end retail projects of various scales, ranging from 2000sf to 10,000sf.
Coordinating entire architectural design concept, incorporating planning, engineering, interiors as well as other required systems.
Coordinating with MK Store Design & Construction teams, consultants and contractors during various stages of project development.
Conducting code analyses and being the primary point of contact with jurisdictions.
Maintaining the Project Manual and editing specifications as required.
Reviewing shop drawings for general conformance with the design intent.
Ensuring consultants maintain schedules and are provided information required to complete drawings.
Redlining all construction documents to ensure drawings are accurate and consistent between the architectural, lighting and engineering documents
Resolving all comments from Landlord review and building department review.
Conducting site visits, field reports, and punchlists.
Attending construction meetings.
Supervising project document control tasks and maintain the quality control of such tasks.
Preparing responses to contractor questions, inquiries, and RFIs.

Requirements:

Architecture Degree with 10+ years relevant professional experience in high end retail architecture/interiors.
Extensive experience in all phases of architecture and in the preparation of construction documents on retail projects on a large and small scale.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques and costs.
Demonstrate practical knowledge of general architectural practice including programming, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, and lighting design.
AutoCAD proficiency and MS Office proficiency.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management – internal and external
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Desire to travel