Entry Level Architectural Staff I

Description

Entry Level Architectural Staff I

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has an excellent full-time opportunity for an entry level Architectural Staff I at our Fort Worth, TX office. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. The successful candidate will collaborate with a knowledgeable team of architects and designers. This position supports architects, project managers, and designers in preparing design, presentation, and construction drawings, as well as assisting in construction contract administration for projects. Candidate must possess proven teamwork abilities and be flexible in assignments. HZ is an award-winning Architecture and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States.

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Reports to: Fort Worth Architecture Leader/Senior Associate

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Not Required

Education: Bachelor’s in Architecture at minimum; Master’s in Architecture degree from a NCARB accredited program preferred.

Duties:

• Prepares project designs and construction documents using Revit software and equipment.
• Prepares various documents during the course of the project’s development including sketches, meeting notes, specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Simultaneously work on several projects at various stages of development.
• Visit project sites at the direction of the supervisor and assist with documentation of findings, if needed. 
• Research materials, assemblies, or building codes for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed by supervisor.
• Integrate information from consultants, suppliers and engineering disciplines into Revit models for documentation.
• Assist with construction contract administration phase work by processing submittals, contractor requests for information, logging information, and routing materials to appropriate members of the team as needed.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting notes and assist with general project correspondence, if needed.
• Assist with preparing graphic materials for presentations.
• Assist with preparation of material finishes display boards or binders.
• Some travel to construction job sites and client meetings, if requested.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program; Master’s degree is a plus. 
• Minimum 2 years' experience.
• Enrolled in NCARB AXP and actively pursuing architect licensure.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Lumion, Microsoft Office; knowledge of Bluebeam a plus.
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal, written).
• Experience with working on multiple project assignments.
• Previous experience with producing design documentation a plus.

 Technical Support Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintains a safe and hazard-free work area and operates with a 'safety first' approach to their work – even within an office setting.
• Routinely functions in a technically proficient manner on project/technical operations.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company’s performance.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies

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 11 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 mo