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ArchitecturePlus International, api(+), is seeking architectural professionals with retail industry experience to complement our award-winning design team! As a leader in the design of game-changing consumer-centric retail environments, api(+) designs for progressive local, national and international retail organizations. Our projects include clubhouses, restaurants, food markets, shopping centers, airport stores and food halls. If you love the creative process, fast-paced projects and delivering outstanding retail projects come ‘GET CREATIVE’ and join the excitement at api(+)!
Qualifications
Education + Experience
- Architectural registration preferred
- 5-10 years’ proven retail industry experience
- Strong Revit and sketching capabilities
- Experience in ground-up, renovation and repositioning
- Construction administration knowledge and expertise
Traits + Skills
- Passion for great retail
- Dedicated, proactive, energetic
- Team player with leadership capabilities
- Strong coordinator, producer, and communicator
- Exceptional written, graphic, and oral communication
- Detail-oriented critical thinker
- Creative and technically savvy
- Proven organizational and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Project design, production and construction administration
- Project leadership and management
- Production and budget QAQC
- Client communication and advisement
- In-office and on-site coordination
- Innovative solutions
- Project success
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) and profit based matching
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Annual performance profit bonuses
- Beautiful waterfront ‘treehouse’ office in the heart of Tampa Bay
- Casual dress, regular team activities, on-site gym, close to fitness trails
- Continued education and mentorship opportunities
ArchitecturePlus International, api(+), is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm offering branding, interior design, graphic design and signage, and architecture. We develop consumer-centric concepts for retail driven environments. We specialize in food retail, specialty retail, restaurants and retail centers for a wide variety of national and international clients. Our work is recognized for delivering differentiated, on-target solutions that connect with consumers and outperform the competition.
Ready to apply?
Please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to Lisa Dwyer at ldwyer@apiplus.com.
Under general direction of the firm’s president, the contract administrator will be responsible for preparing contracts, and associated client communication and administrative activities including:
- Reviewing, preparing, and evaluating agreements prior to signature to ensure accuracy and to interpret and influence performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules with the goal of minimizing api(+)’s exposure to risk.
- Processing contracts in accordance with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and customer specifications.
- Accuracy and consistency of contract content through coordination and validation with internal and external stakeholders.
- Working closely with legal, finance and other subject matter experts to validate content and context of contract to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner.
- Assessing and identifying the need for legal review.
- Fielding inquiries from team leads, client managers, and project managers regarding contracting, procedures, risks, and contract status.
- Tracking and reporting of contract status, and for maintaining and updating systems to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of data at all times.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of content library of commonly used contract formats, special terms and conditions, and other client-specific requirements.
- Assisting with converting proposals and bid responses to Statements of Work or other formats as may be required by clients.
- Actively seeking knowledge regarding the architectural design landscape.
- Gathering and recording outside engineering consultant fees.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education + Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Training and understanding in legal, business administration, accountancy, marketing or similar fields
- Professional demeanor
- At least 3 years direct experience in contracting environment and working knowledge of reading, writing and understanding the effect of legal terms and conditions
- Previous paralegal and/or corporate contracting experience a plus
- Experience in architectural design and/or construction industry preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
- Working knowledge of computers and software programs necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs, especially Word and Excel spreadsheets with strong formatting skills.
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Analytical skills relative to contract information and related matters
- Excellent organizational skills
- Impeccable attention to detail and record keeping skills
- Ability to evaluate risk, urgency and prioritize tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Employees are rewarded with salary commensurate with experience, bonuses, medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, and an energetic, casual environment in beautiful Tampa, Florida. ArchitecturePlus International, api(+), is an international multidisciplinary design firm specializing in retail centers, store design, food retail and restaurants. It offers a full spectrum of services to the retail industry and solutions that maximize return on investment by design.
Ready to apply?
Please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to Lisa Dwyer at ldwyer@apiplus.com.