What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.?
Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit.
We are seeking talented and determined Project Architects for our Hamilton, NJ office Project Architects have exciting opportunities to work on both local and national projects while gaining valuable client facing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications for assigned projects.
- Perform architectural assignments after receiving general instructions and project scope from the Project Manager/Associate Principal/Principal.
- Participate in all phases of a project, including design and Quality Control.
- Mentor and supervise lesser experienced team members.
- Oversee and/or coordinate activities with outside engineers and consultants.
- Construction administration or coordination with construction managers/administrators; review of shop drawings.
- Run and coordinate job meetings assuring that all meeting tasks are assigned and completed to meet deadlines.
- May assist Project Manager(s) and above with preparation of cost and quantity estimates.
- May be requested to attend networking functions and participate in business development activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Skill Sets:
- Minimum of 5 years of architectural experience.
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in architecture from an accredited university/college.
- Architectural License in the United States; eligibility for reciprocity is required.
- LEED or equivalent designation in sustainable design desired but will support to obtain accreditation.
- Ability to develop preliminary designs.
- Ability to apply required building codes to projects.
- Ability to produce specifications.
- Ability to apply sound project management principles to meet deadlines and profitability targets.
- Possess thorough knowledge of Design and Construction Documents.
- Possess an in-depth understanding of the design of most building systems and types. Masonry and Steel experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Windows, and Microsoft Office products required.
- Enscape preferred but will train.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU!
- We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase.
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend.
- The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!
- Flexible work hours.
- We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
- Paid AIA membership and Professional License Renewals.
- Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s) such as LEED, etc.
- Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED!
- Social and team building events.
- We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups.
- We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community.
- Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com
