Job Title: Architect I

Job Summary:

Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them.

The Architect I is responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions. Under the direction of the Project Architect or Project Manager, the Architect I is competent in all conventional aspects of architecture and the production of high-quality project design, as well as documentation on time and within budget

Cooper Carry is comprised of highly-specialized, multi-disciplinary studios, with a mixed-use mindset. Our multi-disciplinary studios include Senior Living, Experiential Graphic Design , Government, Higher Education, Hospitality, Interior Design, International, K-12 Education, Landscape Architecture, Mixed-Use, Office Workplace, Residential, Restaurants, Retail, Science Technology, The Johnson Studio, Transit TOD, and Urban Design Planning.

Requirements:

• Registered Architect.
• Graduate of an accredited architectural program with Bachelor's level degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of building systems and documentation.
• Strong design and technical skills.
• Experience in one or more of the our studio disciplines listed above.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adhere to Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meets deadlines within budget for each project.
• Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
• Demonstrate architectural skills to include drawing, rendering, visual and presentation skills utilizing internal resources.
• Communicate with team, clients and consultant/contractor representatives effectively.
• Demonstrate competency with required computer software to produce complete high-quality drawings.
• Assist Project Architect in coordinating necessary tasks for a variety of projects.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of all project related assignments.
• Prepare and produce drawings, design and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.
• Promote a collaborative team environment.
• Complete research as needed.
• Participates as appropriate in contract administration.
• Guides less experienced Designers.
• Travel to Project Job Site or Design Office as required to facilitate design and construction under the direction of the Project Architect.
• Contribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent in sitting position.
• Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.
• Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means.
• There are no lifting requirements for this position.
• Travel for meetings and site visits may be required.

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.