Staff Architect

• We are looking for an energetic architect to collaborate with the existing team on exciting projects in the federal, military, higher education, and commercial markets.
• We are seeking an individual with leadership potential, who has the skills and experience to build an architectural department based on continued growth of the office.

Duties include

• Performs various tasks throughout each project phase.
• Prepares and checks the accuracy of contract documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Incorporates applicable codes, construction techniques and sequences in various projects, including all aspects of cross disciplines.
• Supervises and/or performs site observations such as recording and reporting of existing conditions and construction progress.
• Handles problems and questions as they occur during construction.
• Responsible for project cost control.
• Responsible for external communications such as making telephone calls and preparing correspondence to clients, officials, and contractors as required by various projects.
• Writes reports such as feasibility studies , condition reports and recommendations.
• Performs building code reviews and prepares applications.
• Responsible for major design decisions , involving spatial, aesthetic elements and detailing of materials. Documents the progression of a routine project through correspondence, calculations, memos, etc. Follows routine projects through approvals and construction.
• Initiates contact with client and code/city officials.
• Exercises professional judgment in areas of contractual liability.
• Makes public presentations .
• Responsible for accounting of individual project involvement , i.e. scheduling, scope, role and budget. Knowledge of estimating project needs and capable of translating them into budget hours and costs.
• Ability to monitor the budget of a task or series of tasks and make necessary adjustments to keep on budget.
• Capable of providing leadership to a multi-discipline team that is performing a sequence of tasks. Ability to instill motivation to the team to meet projected milestones and capable of adjusting the procedures to keep the progress on target.
• Maintains good client relations.
• Follows up on qualifying leads as directed.
• Contributes suggestions on business development.
• Sufficient knowledge of marketing to assist in the preparation of proposals and /or presentations. Mentor staff when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in architecture from accredited program.
• Minimum 8 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with demonstrated sales/proposal writing experience.
• Must have advanced capabilities in Revit, AutoCad, Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office Suite.
• LEED AP is desirable , as well as understanding of sustainable design .
• Knowledge of SketchUP, V-Ray, 3ds Max or other advancing rendering tools a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments .
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience and staff mentoring experience preferred.
• Must be a Registered Architect.
• Registration in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred .

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• IF THIS IS THE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU GIVE ME A CALL AT 832-917-0047. I want to know more about your preferences.
• If in case you know someone who might be interested for this, feel free to pass it along. I look forward to hearing from you!