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Architect or Design Technician

Cushing Terrell

New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2025

💰 $106,000/yr($74,000/yr – $106,000/yr)

About the role

Qualifications* you will bring to the table:

Accredited professional degree in Architecture
8-15+ years of post-graduate professional experience, including recent experience as a project manager leading federal government projects through all phases of design and completion
Current architect license/registration, LEED accredited is a plus
Experience and familiarity with retail, grocery, and commercial is a plus
Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills.
Ability to build engaging client relationships, manage consultant teams, and take responsibility for fees, budget, staffing and billing
Ability to define and drive project milestones, facilitate project meetings, and effectively coach and mentor team members
Current architect license/registration preferred
Working knowledge of Revit, Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Outlook
A passion for creative, collaborative, client-focused design
A talent for balancing graceful communication between Cushing Terrell teams and our clients

*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you don’t check every single point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply! As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*…

Lead project development and project teams from inception to completion
Direct the architectural team, and as necessary integrate engineering teams on projects of varying scale and budget
Lead project documentation efforts with a deep knowledge of contract documents, specifications, shop-drawings, and submittal review
Be able to delegate, train, monitor progress and coordination, and conduct QA/QC
Have relevant experience in construction observation and construction administration, and understand construction costs, budgeting, and value engineering
Be motivated and self-reliant, maintaining collaborative working relationships and assisting with the development of emerging professionals
Be comfortable and have experience with technically complex projects, and the knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design of the projects
Have excellent design skills and strong technical proficiency including experience in working in the following platforms: SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
Organize and lead meeting involving internal & external clients/partners related to architectural development
Review contractor questions and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent and design solutions
Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews. Approves quality of materials and work
Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI
Position may grow to include supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning, and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervisor responsibilities will be carried out with accordance to company policies and applicable laws

*The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. On occasion, individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys. Your pay The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/experience/job markets.

Expected Range*: $74,000 to $106,000 Annually
The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role wil