Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers. Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

Corgan is actively recruiting experienced, registered Project Architect to join the firm in our New San Antonio office location as part of our Education market sector. The firm is currently working on innovative and challenging projects throughout the U.S. and is pursuing new opportunities overseas. Our firm offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide-range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles.

Responsibilities

At Corgan we offer unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth through a wide range of project responsibilities and leadership roles. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate on a variety of projects in scale and scope. Our ideal designer is highly motivated and progressively seeking more responsibilities across a variety of projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute coordination and integration of architectural and consultant construction documents including redlining, detail review, QA QC check and consultant coordination
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Translate concepts and information into images
• Execute the process of preparing and completing usable construction document detailing solutions
• Assist with creation and management of project schedules
• Develop & present appropriate technical solutions to stakeholders
• Assist with leading project studio team members, leveraging strengths, and providing mentorship
• Work proactively to resolve issues that arise between project, design, and technical objectives of the project, in coordination with Project Manager
• Demonstrate understanding of appropriate industry standards and construction practice
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Attend and conduct presentations
• Manage client relations
• Provide leadership to staff

Qualifications

Qualified candidaate already exhibit these strengths and talents:

• Degree from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in commercial design; Education experience strongly preferred
• Revit familiarity and technical excellence
• Thorough understanding of how a drawing set goes together
• Must have high attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities is essential
• Acumen for how things are built and constructability, and the ability to apply that knowledge to support the project design and budget
• Candidates should be efficient with coordinating project deliverables and client expectations
• Experience preparing all stages of design documentation 
• Understanding of building and accessibility codes 
• Experience coordinating with a variety of consultants and contractors
• Professional registration highly desired
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and leading projects teams
• Ability to translate design concepts and information into images
• Confident presentation ability
• Potential travel opportunities

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.

We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have — and the world that is emerging. This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined. Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered.* EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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