Architect

We are an architectural firm who helps talented designers grow their careers rapidly in an empowering creative culture. We focus on creating a culture of personal and professional growth, ownership, enjoyment and fulfillment. In this role you will be responsible for technical leadership, documentation coordination and leading project team assignments. We are currently searching for an Architect with 5-10 years of experience to work out of our Sarasota or Sanibel office. Expected salary range to be commensurate with experience. This position is for our Commercial Team.

EXPECTATIONS:

• A professional degree in Architecture
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project deliverable
• Experienced with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Advanced knowledge of project design and construction documentation production
• Highly skilled in BIM, CAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Microsoft, and Lumion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills, organized attention to detail, willingness to mentor others
• Collaborative and professional work ethic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for leading project team assignments and documentation coordination
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution and sustainability
• Coordinates project documentation execution ensuring quality control and completion in accordance with MHK standards and checklists
• Leads coordination with consultants and constructability
• Develop creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team
• Evaluate and integrate engineering systems and implement code, accessibility, life-safety, and zoning analyses
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (DRB, Site Plan Applications, etc.)
• Conducts and documents field observations to monitor progress of construction
• Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget in an organized, timely, and consistent way
• Ability to serve as primary client contact upon request while effectively coordinating with team members, consultants, and contractors
• Analyze product research and identify material selections
• Take an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentations and prepare corresponding materials
• Advanced understanding of planning, programming and design principles and methods
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, Submittals, change orders, etc.)
• Developing awareness of evolving building technology and systems
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities
• Empower junior staff and their growth
• Foster an approachable environment with open communication within the team

BENEFITS:

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off 10 paid holidays

401k, life insurance and disability insurance

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.