What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at PARKHILL and Careers?
Overview:
Life at Parkhill
Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.
Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Responsibilities:
Parkhill is on the lookout for a skilled Project Architect to join our growing Education Practice Team. In this role, you'll be involved in every stage of projects, from initial assessment to final construction. We’re searching for someone who can bring together creativity, practicality, and a deep understanding of educational needs at both K-12 and institutions of Higher Education. Working with us means making a meaningful impact by designing spaces that directly influence the development and growth of future generations.
Life at Parkhill
At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.
Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.
Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
- Conduct site visits and assessments of existing facilities
- In partnership with Project Manager, conduct meetings with clients to understand their project needs and preferences
- Develop design concepts and proposals, creating detailed drawings and specifications
- Collaborate with engineering and other consultants as needed based on breadth of project scope
- Present designs to clients and stakeholders for feedback and approval
- Lead design team through consistent and appropriate documentation of design intent for ease of communication with Owner and Contractor
- Explore design concepts utilizing emerging technologies
- Attend Owner Architect and Contract meetings on site
- Observe construction and provide direction to follow design intent and institution construction standards
- Maintain a Registered Architect License in Texas. Prefer licensure in both Texas and Oklahoma
- Excel in designing spaces that foster learning, collaboration, and safety while considering budgetary restraints
- Strong time management skills and a keen eye for detail
- Effective communication skills to allow for seamless collaboration with education, administrators, and consulting teams
- Proficient in Revit Architecture, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Word & Excel, and Bluebeam. Prefer experience with Miro Board, SketchUp, OneNote, and Enscape
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:
- Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
- Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
- Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, ermployer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
- Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.