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Principal (Owner's Representative / Architect)

MOCA Systems, Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • NAAB accredited bachelor’s degree in architecture
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years in the AEC industry
  • Registered Architect and active license preferred
  • Project Management experience required

Responsibilities

  • Lead large, complex construction projects and manage all phases of work
  • Oversee project staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Develop and manage client relationships and ensure positive project outcomes
  • Provide leadership in business development activities and proposal development

Key facts

Hard skills

Project Management Design Management Construction Management Business Development Customer Relationship Management Proposal Development Bluebeam Revu DBase

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

About the company

MOCA Systems, Inc. logo

MOCA Systems, Inc.

Construction Technology (ConTech)

MOCA Systems, Inc., a full-service construction advisory firm comprised of MOCA Services and Touchplan, helps owners successfully envision, build, and manage their facilities and infrastructure required to support their mission. The firm supports its clients from offices in Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Sacramento, CA, Salt Lake City, UT, St. Paul, MN, and Niceville, FL. MOCA's niche in Early Project Definition and Alignment helps clients align their building projects for success by becoming engaged at the very beginning of each project and bringing together the project's qualitative and quantitative elements described in quality, scope, cost and time. MOCA is a relationship focused consulting firm and along with our software division, Touchplan, we provide leadership to clients with large, complex, politically challenging projects. Please visit www.mocasystems.com for more information. If you have questions about your project, call MOCA first at (617) 581-6622.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryConstruction Technology (ConTech)
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Title:                Principal (Owner’s Representative / Architect)
Location:         Charlotte, NC 
Hiring Range: $180,000 - $205,000

Position Summary: 
The Principal will lead large, complex construction projects in the greater North and South Carolina region.  They will manage all facets of the project definition, procurement, design, pre-construction, bid/award, and construction phases of work.  They will envision, plan, evaluate, and maintain oversight over local operations required to successfully deliver the project to meet the client’s goals and objectives. They will manage all project stakeholders and recruit and oversee local project staff.  Regular on-site presence in the region is required for this high-profile opportunity.   

In time the Principal will also lead business development efforts in South Carolina and adjacent regions, including identification of new business opportunities, introductory meetings with potential clients, proposal development oversight, and client/project interviews. The Principal will coordinate all business development activities with upper management and senior level managers overseeing the business development for growth within the region.
This is a remote position that will require regular travel to projects sites in the region.
Essential Functions: 
  • Acting as the owner’s representative, lead the project team(s) in the successful management and delivery of complex building projects by taking an active role in leadership with the architect and the contractor teams.
  • Provide leadership and supervision of project staff ensuring adherence to company policy/procedures. Oversee staff development, performance management, and team motivation initiatives of direct reports.
  • Guide the team to meet the client’s vision and ensure positive outcomes for our clients and their construction projects.
  • Manage the overall client relationship during all phases of all contracts.
  • Provide leadership in business development activities including making connections with new clients, identifying and developing new opportunities, developing proposals, and providing support in developing opportunities.
  • Review and monitor contracts to ensure MSI is fulfilling contract requirements.
  • Maintain an open dialogue with the client and its stakeholders for continuous and effective communication and to obtain a common understanding of project status, progress, and expectations.
  • Develop and manage project standards and provide regular reports to the client on project progress. Development of standards shall be through collaboration with Continuous Alignment leadership.
  • Provide Design Management oversight including working with the project design team to finalize and manage the design process. Attend all design meetings and maintain meeting minutes to ensure contract accountability.  
  • Provide Construction Management oversight including review and monitoring of project budgets and project schedules, review of RFI’s and submittals, review of pay applications and change orders, observation and monitoring of construction activities, and evaluation of field problems and facilitation of resolutions.
  • Attend field walks and OAC (Owner, Architect and Contractor) meetings as the primary representative of the Owner.
  • Monitor and facilitate project commissioning and closeout activities
  • Manage performance of contracts with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
  • Update and report on project budgets, invoice preparation, and project financial forecasts including variance reporting.
  • Review and provide information to the owner regarding contractor schedule updates and coordinate with MSI’s internal scheduling team.
Required Qualifications:
  • NAAB accredited bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of fifteen (15) years in the AEC industry, including the management of a team involved in planning, design, and construction.  
  • Registered Architect and active license preferred.
  • Other industry accreditations or certifications such as LEED AP, DBIA, PMP or CCM desired. 
  • Project Management experience required.
  • Significant experience in all phases of work required.
  • Candidate must possess the following abilities:
    • Travel: Must be able to provide regular on-site leadership on select projects.
    • Organizational and project management skills.
    • Problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Manage and develop high performing teams.
    • Implement and execute vision and goals.
    • Prioritize work and successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Develop a pipeline directly or indirectly by using multiple market and customer resources.
    • Set priorities and work in a group environment or independently.
    • Be client focused and detail oriented.
    • Manage staff of different disciplines to produce results on time and within budget.
    • Communicate to and brief leaders.
    • Have working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
    • Have working knowledge of design software including Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
    • Proposal development, support and writing skills.
About MOCA Systems, Inc.  
MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations. To learn more, visit mocasystems.com. 

Our Solutions:  
MOCA Services 
MOCA Services is a full-service provider for Owners in the design and construction industry. Our battle-tested programs help clients make their projects successful from project ideation, through construction, and to occupancy. MOCA Services is relationship-focused and provides solutions for on time, on budget, and on scope delivery of large, complex, and socially important projects. To learn more, visit mocaservices.com.  

Touchplan®  
Touchplan is the premier software offering of MOCA Systems, Inc. Used on the most projects, by the most users, to optimize the largest construction volume, Touchplan is the number one production planning and analytics platform. The real-time, cloud-based solution uses the collaborative foundation of the Last Planner System® to prevent schedule and budget slippage. It also provides Owners and Contractors the instant insights they need to track progress and anticipate problems on projects. To learn more, visit touchplan.io. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (“MSI”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: MSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSI encourages applicants of all ages.
 

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