Overview

Architectural Staff I

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars is excited to offer a full-time Architectural Designer/Architectural Staff I position in our Center City Philadelphia office. This role is instrumental in supporting our Architects, Project Managers, and Designers by preparing design and construction drawings and aiding in the construction administration of a variety of Institutional, Transportation and Industrial projects. We are particularly focused on candidates with a strong background or desire in Transportation/Industrial project types, coupled with exemplary graphic communication skills.

Location: 1900 Marketing St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Simultaneous work on a minimum of 2-3 projects at various stages of development
• Prepares project designs and construction documents using BIM software and equipment
• Prepares various documents during the course of the project development including meeting minutes, project specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Visit project sites under the direction of a supervisor and assist with the documentation of findings, if needed.
• Research materials, assemblies, or building codes for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed by a supervisor.
• Integrate information from consultants and suppliers into Revit Models for documentation
• Assist in the processing of contractor submittals and RFIs by logging in the documents and routing them to the appropriate party for review.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence if needed
• Assist or prepare graphic materials for presentation or documents
• Select and prepare material finish boards/binders
• Some travel to construction job sites and client meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in Institutional, Transportation and Industrial projects.
• Proficient in Revit Architecture and Microsoft Office Suite and various rendering/modeling programs.
• Strong problem solving/analysis, and technical capacity to research and apply building codes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong task-oriented time management
• Possess proven teamwork abilities and work well in an open office

 Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Please apply online at https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: PEN004

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #LI-TH1