Associate Architect

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

An Associate Architect for the Orren Pickell Design Group is responsible for assisting with the design of remodeling and new home construction projects and drafting of the plans. The position requires extensive knowledge of and experience with computer drafting, along with a work history of collaboration in a team environment. An associate architect will focus on designing and drawing architectural documents for fully custom residential projects, working closely with clients and lead architects. The work demands thoroughness, attention to detail, the ability to meet or exceed deadlines and successfully execute assigned tasks. The Associate Architect should be able to work with minimal supervision or direction and demonstrate the ability to identify and solve design challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in client and/or staff meetings to understand and create designs that are functional, safe, sustainable, within budget constraints, and aesthetically pleasing.

• Creates architectural designs and highly detailed drawings by using computer-aided design (CAD) applications.

• Researches ideas for designs and innovative products and materials.

• Prepares computations of moderate complexity, prepares specifications and modifies drawings as necessary.

• Responsible for due diligence of building codes and government requirements for the designs.

• Maintains accurate and detailed client files and project notes.

• Works with design, engineering and municipal professionals to provide all required documents for building permits, zoning, and construction.

• Assists clients with architectural selections.

• Prepares field measurements as needed.

• Utilizes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to type letters, memos, reports and other presentation materials.

• Performs related duties as assigned or needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate Architect must be able to work independently and demonstrate an ability to work cohesively with clients, colleagues and trade partners to prepare construction documents with accuracy and within established timeframes. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of CAD software

• Detail oriented with an ability to plan, organize and supervise multiple projects simultaneously

• Able to make appropriate decisions and work independently.

• Exceptional ‘people’ skills with ability to present ideas clearly to clients, colleagues and trade partners and reasonably negotiate challenging situations

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Able to maintain harmonious working relationships with clients, colleagues and subcontractors

Must demonstrate our company core values:

Integrity

· Honest is telling the truth – Integrity is telling the truth and doing what you say you are going to do.

Pride

· Our passion and commitment to exceed the expectations of our clients and each other.

Team

· To build with outstanding people who love what they do.

Curiosity

· To realize you don’t know what you don’t know, and to strive for personal growth and the development of the Team.

Quality

· If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and two (2) years’ experience.

Construction experience is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong knowledge of English (spelling, punctuation, grammar, format and tone) and of office practices and procedures.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to receive and assess information to solve practical problems and manage a variety of situations, with the Company Core Values influencing resolutions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed architect in Illinois or on a path to obtain license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to type, and must also speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and showroom environment. When attending site meetings, protective clothing and shoes are required.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person