What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Staff II position at Huitt-Zollars, Inc.?
Description
Architectural Staff II
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for an Architectural Staff II at our Houston Downtown office. This role supports design teams in preparing design and construction drawings and assisting in construction administration for various projects which are in our Institutional Practice and consist primarily of Healthcare and Education projects. Candidate must possess proven teamwork abilities and 3 years’ architectural experience producing detailed and well-documented construction documents in Revit.
Location: Houston, Texas - Downtown office
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Not required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture required, Master's degree in Architecture preferred
Duties
About Huitt-Zollars
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Architectural Staff II
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for an Architectural Staff II at our Houston Downtown office. This role supports design teams in preparing design and construction drawings and assisting in construction administration for various projects which are in our Institutional Practice and consist primarily of Healthcare and Education projects. Candidate must possess proven teamwork abilities and 3 years’ architectural experience producing detailed and well-documented construction documents in Revit.
Location: Houston, Texas - Downtown office
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Not required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture required, Master's degree in Architecture preferred
Duties
- 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
- Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
- Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
- Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
- Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
- Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
- Completed Bachelors in Architecture.
- 3 years of related experience in institutional projects.
- Should be engaged in AXP and actively pursuing licensure.
- Ability to read red lines and modify Revit models and other documents accurately.
- Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong problem solving/analysis, and technical capacity.
- Ability to research and apply building codes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong task-oriented time management.
- Possess collaborative teamwork abilities.
About Huitt-Zollars
- Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
- Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.
- 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
- Sedentary work that requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires one to be adaptable to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.