Working at Forum Phi

Summary

The Emerging Architectural Professional 1/2 is the foundation of the firm and executes a design into reality. Their accurate modeling, detailed self-review, and efficiency build the basis of each pr oject we do.

We are looking for proficiency in permit drawings and documentation, design development, and code evaluations. This position displays a thorough understanding of the functions and setup of ArchiCAD. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Understands and implements Forum Phi graphic standards successfully
  • Accurately model existing structures and proposed designs in ArchiCAD software
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the functions of ArchiCAD and set-up of composites, layer sets, graphic overrides, model view options, renovation filters, and view types (Project Map, View Map, Layout Map, Publisher Sets)
  • Understands and implements design direction, makes informed design decisions, understands functional design and participates with direction in Schematic Design for standard residential and commercial designs
  • Adheres to the Redline system including highlighting all redlines, scanning them into a folder structure, communicating with the Project Manager and other relevant parties upon completion
  • Reviews work for accuracy prior to submittal
  • Understands functional design
  • Displays fluency in locating and understanding building codes, including how to research international and local code
  • Prepares permit documents and construction documentation sets under supervision
  • Implements consultant coordination information into documentation set

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Provides decision-ready information

Summary

The Emerging Architectural Professional 3/4 primarily responsible for the completion and accuracy of all document sets and consultant coordination. They may take a leadership role on small to mid-sized projects. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Understands and implements Forum Phi graphic standards successfully
  • Produces Schematic Design, Permit, and Construction documentation drawing sets within Forum Phi graphic standards
  • Prepares consultant RFP’s and understands what specific project information should be included with oversight
  • Prepares document set schedules including consultant coordination and deliverable turnaround, permit set deadline coordination, and construction document deadline coordination independently for small projects and with oversight for large projects
  • Prepares budgets, staffing outlines, and project phasing for small projects. Understand the implications of improperly managed budgets, staffing, and phasing.
  • Communicates appropriately with primary Consultants including delegating timelines and deliverables with oversight or independently on small projects
  • Manages consultant communication with direction and oversight. May independently manage consultants on small projects.
  • Coordinates with external consultants including but not limited to structural, mechanical and civil waterproofing, geothermal, audio/visual, lighting, and pool & spa
  • Displays a general understanding of secondary Consultants’ essential functions including waterproofing, geothermal, audio/visual, lighting, and pool and spa
  • Creates an agenda for client/consultant meetings and executes meticulous and timely meeting minutes
  • Communicates task timeframes and status updates to the Project Manager in a timely manner
  • Coaches and mentors the Emerging Architectural Professional 1/2
  • Determines applicable codes per municipality and project location
  • Displays understanding of construction techniques
  • May manage a small project with oversight
  • Ability to thoughtfully implement and adjust the design as required

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • May manage one or more team members

Summary

The Interior Designer 1 is the foundation of the firm and executes a design into reality. Their accurate modeling, detailed self-review, and efficiency build the basis of each project we do.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Understands and implements Forum Phi graphic standards successfully
  • Accurately model existing structures and proposed designs in ArchiCAD software
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the functions of ArchiCAD and set-up of composites, layers sets, graphic overrides, model view options, renovation filters, and view types (Project Map, View Map, Layout Map, Publisher Sets)
  • Understands how to create and setup views, layer sets, graphic override and model view options for Plans, RCP’s, Interior Elevations, Details, Enlarged Drawings, and Schedules in ArchiCAD
  • Adheres to Redline system including highlights all redlines, scans them into folder structure, communicates with the Project Manager, and other relevant parties upon completion
  • Reviews work for accuracy prior to submittal
  • Understands functional design
  • Understands how to utilize and manipulate the Object Library

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Summary

Interior Designer 2 is proficient in permit drawings and documentation, design development, and code evaluations. This position displays a thorough understanding of the functions and setup of ArchiCAD. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following: 

• Design & Documentation:

  • Accurately Models existing structures and proposed designs in ArchiCAD software
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the functions of ArchiCAD and set-up of composites, layers sets, graphic overrides, model view options, renovation filters, and view types (Project Map, View Map, Layout Map, Publisher Sets)
  • Understands how to create and setup views, layer sets, graphic override and model view options for Plans, RCP’s, Interior Elevations, Details, Enlarged Drawings, and Schedules in ArchiCAD
  • Adheres to Redline system including highlighting all redlines, scans them into folder structure, communicates with the Project Manager, and other relevant parties upon completion
  • Reviews work for accuracy prior to submittal
  • Understands functional design
  • Understands how to utilize and manipulate the Object Library

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Summary

The Project Manager/Architect is responsible for all drawings, documents, and specifications with specific attention to the technical design of multiple projects of varying sizes. They are also responsible for training, mentorship, and management of Emerging Architectural Professional level staff. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Ensures project start-up and close-out are properly executed
  • Ensures financial performance of the project
  • Manages Forum Phi partnership involvement as required
  • Directs the design of multiple and/or complex projects. This may include independent design or design in conjunction and collaboration with Forum Phi Leadership.
  • Manages consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Evaluates contractor bid process and manages Construction Administration
  • Manages Forum Phi and Consultant contract requirements including coordination of markups, client responsibility, billing, addendums, insurance and scope inclusions/exclusions
  • Communicates expected standards, and schedules and prepares for quality control and transition reviews to the internal team, external team, and Client
  • Manages, coordinates, and serves as primary contact for consultants, building agencies, and contractors or trains and oversees Designer Level staff performing these responsibilities
  • Manages cross-functional teams on project, aligning all parties to deliver a successful project
  • Interacts with the client frequently to provide project updates, project forecasting, and milestones, and other pertinent information
  • Prepares set of drawings and specifications using Forum Phi standards (accurate, thorough, efficient, aesthetically pleasing)

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Provides prompt, appropriate and informative feedback to Emerging Architectural Professional level staff

Summary

The Interior Design Project Manager is responsible for all drawings, documents, and specifications with specific attention to the technical design of multiple projects of varying sizes. They are also responsible for training, mentorship, and management of Interior Design 1 + 2 level staff. Duties may vary according to job assignment.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Ensures project start-up and close-out are properly executed
  • Ensures financial performance of the project
  • Manages Forum Phi partnership involvement as required
  • Directs the design of multiple and/or complex projects. This may include independent design or design in conjunction and collaboration with Forum Phi Leadership.
  • Manages consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Evaluates contractor bid process and manages Construction Administration
  • Manages Forum Phi and Consultant contract requirements including coordination of markups, client responsibility, billing, addendums, insurance and scope inclusions/exclusions
  • Communicates expected standards, and schedules and prepares for quality control and transition reviews to the internal team, external team, and Client
  • Manages, coordinates, and serves as primary contact for consultants, building agencies, and contractors or trains and oversees Designer Level staff performing these responsibilities
  • Manages cross-functional teams on project, aligning all parties to deliver a successful project
  • Interacts with the client frequently to provide project updates, project forecasting, and milestones, and other pertinent information
  • Prepares set of drawings and specifications using Forum Phi standards (accurate, thorough, efficient, aesthetically pleasing)

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Provides prompt, appropriate and informative feedback to Interior Design 1 + 2 level staff

Summary

The Senior Project Manager/Architect is responsible for all drawings, documents, and specifications with specific attention to the technical design of multiple large projects. They are also responsible for training, mentorship, and management of multiple Emerging Architectural Professional level staff as well as additional firm-level responsibilities. Duties may vary according to job assignment

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Ensures project start-up and close-out are properly executed
  • Ensures financial performance of the project
  • Directs the design of multiple and/or complex projects. This may include independent design or design in conjunction and collaboration with Forum Phi Leadership.
  • Manages consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and deliverables
  • Evaluates contractor bid process and manages Construction Administration
  • Manages Forum Phi and Consultant contract requirements including coordination of markups, client responsibility, billing, addendums, insurance, and scope inclusions/exclusions
  • Communicates expected standards, schedules and prepares for quality control, and transition reviews to the internal team, external team, and Client
  • Manages, coordinates, and serves as primary contact for consultants, building agencies, and contractors—or trains and oversees Emerging Architectural Professional level staff performing these responsibilities
  • Manages cross-functional teams on project, aligning all parties to deliver a successful project
  • Interacts with the client frequently to provide project updates, project forecasting, and milestones and other pertinent information
  • Prepares set of drawings and specifications using Forum Phi standards (accurate, thorough, efficient, aesthetically pleasing graphics)
  • Performs all Emerging Architectural Professional level functions

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Provides prompt, appropriate and informative feedback to Emerging Architectural Professional level staff

Summary

The Senior Interior Designer will provide the interiors department style and design direction, specifically FF&E/A. They will lead quality assurance and quality control on all items regarding FF&E/A. The Senior Interior Designer will provide mentorship, resources, and knowledge to achieve a cohesive aesthetic that we are all proud to represent.

They will develop and implement interiors standards to create a smooth and standardized process. They are also responsible for project budget management and cost control.

Essential Functions

This position may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions and duties performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Design & Documentation:

  • Lead Interior Design concept presentation content, including material, renderings, imagery and concept visuals, and related graphic materials
  • Work with clients to establish/determine furniture budgets and track budget through the life of the project
  • Mentor and train team on luxury products while introducing new vendor lines. Conduct FF&A “taste” courses for the team.
  • Make sure the library reflects our tastes and has appropriate materials in coordination with purchasing. Work with Procurement Manager to organize and display current and new interiors library spaces.
  • Work closely with Procurement Manager to establish milestones and deadlines
  • Ensure POs for furniture vendors are issued
  • Oversee installs so they are successful and executed accordingly
  • Be present and involved with installation and likely photography
  • Manage teams’ “sales” approach to clients
  • Work with Creative Director on design collaboration and design inspiration during the initial stages of the project—initial client meetings when possible
  • Depending on the phase the project is in currently or when our team comes on board, step in early in the project to assist/direct style, aesthetic, and spacing
    • Should be copied on project emails to be kept in the loop during the design/documentation process
  • Will meet with new vendors and introduce new vendor lines to the team
  • Be in client meetings as early as possible to help ascertain the client style and drive it forward
  • Design reviews and QCs on the ID document sets
  • With the Project Manager, create the initial FFE/FFA concept package and present to client with PM (STAGE I FFA)
    • Prepare or guide client presentations
  • Develop the second round of selections and preliminary budget for the client for selections and approvals (STAGE II FFA)
  • VE the selections and put together the final presentation and budget with actual selections and pricing (STAGE III FFA)
  • Hand package to Procurement Manger for entry into Studio Webware, production of final PE, approval by the client, draw request and receipt, processing of PO’s, tracking, and follow up

• Office Standards:

  • Documents time daily in Ajera and follows timekeeping standards
  • Displays knowledge and complies with Dropbox folder structure
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance