What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at ETFC Architects?
Evans Taylor Foster Childress Architects, a 112-year established downtown Memphis Architectural/Interior Design/Planning firm, has an immediate opening and long-term career opportunity for an Architect with experience in Health Care, Educational, Corporate and Commercial projects of varied types and sizes. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, communication and time management skills and has several years of design and production experience including design/construction drawings and specifications. The position requires a cooperative individual who will work well in a collaborative team setting. They must also be self-motivated and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Programming and Preparation of Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents
• Understanding of local building codes, building technology and accessibility guidelines
• Organization of project documentation per firm’s standard procedures & practices
• Proactive and creative approach to problems and alternative solutions
• Active participation in quality control and maintaining conformance with firm standards for all documentation
• Team oriented and collaborative approach to the design process
Qualifications:
• Architectural Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with license preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferred
Preferred Skills:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion and Bluebeam
• Knowledge of building codes
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented and flexible while multitasking
• Experience with client interaction and ability to lead a team
• Experience coordinating engineers and other specialty consultants
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and processes
Benefits:
• Contributory 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Salary is commensurate with experience