Project Architect

Project Architect in Historic Preservation - Atlanta

The Atlanta office of Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Architect with excellent communication skills who loves historic buildings and is able to work well with people at all levels of the firm. The ideal candidate will be registered, have project management experience and takes the initiative to research, design and implement complex historic preservation projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Professional (NAAB Accredited) Degree in Architecture.
• Interest in historic preservation and building reuse of all kinds.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in an architectural office environment.
• Registration as an Architect or evidence of near completion of the process.
• Experience with historic preservation projects. A Historic Preservation degree is not required but would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of historic preservation and the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation is preferred but not required.
• Strong Revit and production skills.
• Graphic communication skills to support a variety of presentation media: presentation drawings, marketing materials, feasibility studies, etc. Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign skills.
• Skilled in research, analytical thinking, modeling and materials analysis to support the historic preservation design process.
• Self-motivated individual able to work well in a collaborative office environment.
• Good computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel).

Desired Personality Traits

• Interest in the rehabilitation of existing buildings and important historic sites.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, process-oriented, yet open to change and motivated by innovation.
• Great collaborator and communicator – excellent verbal and written skills are important
• Ambitious self-starter with get-it-done attitude who strives for results and performs well under pressure
• Good sense of humor!
• Ability to handle job stress, deadlines and interact effectively with others in the workplace is an essential function of the job.

At Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc., we strive to make a positive difference in the built environment. Our mission is to provide innovative, responsive design - coupled with cutting-edge technological expertise and exceptional service - to our clients. As an award-winning architectural firm, we strive to maintain the high standard of excellence our clients have come to expect of us. To do this we rely heavily upon, and invest significantly in, the success of our employees. Across our seven market sectors and six offices, we promote a collaborative, diverse environment that is at once challenging, stimulating, supportive, and fun.

Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, Inc. provides our employees with ongoing learning opportunities, great benefits and a team-centered environment. We encourage our employees to discover and develop their own particular talents, skills, and interests in order to reach their own full potential. We believe that the key to our success as a firm is the personal and professional growth of the men and women who serve our clients every day.

Our firm offers competitive salaries and strong personal and professional benefit packages including:

Personal Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage

Dependent/Child Care Spending Accounts

Medical Spending Accounts

401(k) w/Company Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Maternity/Paid Paternity Leave

Life Insurance (Employee and Family)

Nine (9) Holidays

Paid Personal Leave

Hybrid Work Schedule

Professional Benefits

Internal and External Continuing Education Opportunities

Professional Memberships Reimbursement

Building Product Lunches

Project Site Tours

Company Wide Social Gatherings

Lord, Aeck & Sargent Planning & Design, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status (VEVRAA), marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact Victoria Cunningham at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation.