Registered Architect/Architect IV bei Huitt-Zollars

Description

Registered Architect 

Role Description:  Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Registered Architect at our Fort Worth, Texas office. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. The successful candidate will collaborate with a knowledgeable team of architects and engineers,  and be a licensed architect, preferably in the State of Texas. This role will primarily be for project architecture, preparing drawings and specification and leading a project team of staff designers as well as coordinating with other disciplines in executing projects. HZ is an award winning Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Reports to: Fort Worth Architecture Leader/Senior Associate

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration: Registered Architect

Education:  Master's in Architecture, or Professional Bachelors in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program 

Duties:

• Creates designs using Revit and prepares construction documentation using information supplied by a supervisor or data obtained from research activities.
• Research materials and assemblies for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed by a project manager.
• Integrates information from consultants and suppliers into models and drawings.
• Provide guidance and supervision to production staff for the development of construction documentation.
• Prepares presentation renderings and illustrations for client and or public presentations and in-office collaboration.
• Processes contractor submittals by logging in the submittals and routing them to the appropriate party for review.
• Assist in attending, recording, and distributing meeting minutes as well as assisting with general project correspondence.
• Be able to review and edit architectural guide specifications or collaborate with a senior architect on their review.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). 
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.  
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff 
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program. Master's Degree a plus.
• Must have professional architectural license,Registered Architect preferred or able to attain professional registration within six months of employment.
• Preferably 3-5 years’ experience AFTER licensure Licensed Architect in some state of the US.
• Well-rounded project experience, i.e. design, construction documents, construction administration.
• Experience working with Architecture/Engineering or Engineering/Architecture firms (full-service project delivery).
• Excellent Revit / BIM experience.
• Industrial or institutional project experience a plus.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects.
• Ability to prepare architectural documents and specifications for projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas. 
• Ability to present in public or client meetings.
• Knowledge of building codes, design and construction means, methods, and techniques. 

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership 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 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.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. 

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.  

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities