Architectural Design Manager

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.

TEC Equipment's TEC Development division acts as a full-service development firm, from planning, to in-house architecture, to general contracting across the Western United States. The division currently manages between 5-10 active projects at various stages, ranging from $5-20M.

We are seeking a, Architectural Design Manager to lead design for multiple active commercial projects. The individual must have design-centric experience. Candidate must be self-driven, able to keep up with a fast pace of work, and able to effectively motivate internal teams.

The candidate will participate in all phases of the design process, primary focus is from initial programming / site design through to preparing construction documents. This position requires an expert understanding of design and technical aspects of projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for design and collaborative process with construction. Primary focus are commercial semi-truck dealerships, which are mixed use, consisting of offices, automotive repair bays, and industrial warehousing.

You will be the lead designer on the team. This is a good role for someone who is technically proficient and enjoys seeing their designs and intent come to fruition. Anyone with prototype management or design guideline experience is the ideal candidate. The Senior Designer will be directly responsible for exterior and interior aesthetic and space design, as well as material selections.

• Manage team of architectural associates and actively mentor staff in their growth in the design profession.
• Full documentation coordination with consultants, structural, MEP, landscape, and civil.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex site, building, and interior design challenges
• Experience with entitlements and land use processes is a plus.
• Prepare preliminary plans for initial site layout and space planning.
• Perform due diligence and code research at schematic phase of project.
• Review applicable building and accessibility codes and develop a list of criteria to be reflected in the design documents.
• Responsible for oversight and delivery of construction documents
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Director of Architecture.
• Assist the design team by researching products and systems that accomplish the design intent
• Lead design and analysis of building thermal envelopes to optimize energy efficiency thermal comfort, and indoor environmental quality.
• Prepare construction documents including, but not limited to: demolition plans; partition plans; reflected ceiling plans; roof plans; power/communications plans; finish plans; large scale details plans; sections and elevations; detail drawings for millwork and cabinetry; schedules for doors, frames, hardware, architectural finishes and partition types; and construction specifications for all material, finish and product selections
• Guides skill development of architectural associates
• Work with Director of Architecture on office activities, initiatives, and continuing education programs
• Perform permitting tasks and interact with building departments to obtain required permits
• Participate in RFI and submittal review and production of field revisions and sketches.
• Perform construction site visits, punchlists, and observation reports.

• 6-10 years of commercial architecture experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required
• Architectural licensure preferred
• Experience in retail/restaurant national brands and/or workplace industries preferred
• Revit proficiency required
• Proficiency AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp
• Preference for Enscape, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite, and Procore
• Management experience for design teams of 2-3 associates
• Aptitude to communicate ideas and direction quickly
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.