Architect I

Goodwyn Mills Cawood•Birmingham, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is hiring an Architect I to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the communities it serves. The role involves conceptual design, planning, programming, and collaboration with professionals across disciplines, as well as building relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. The Architect I is a licensed professional developing project-management competencies who can independently perform a variety of day-to-day assignments while supporting teammates. The position covers conventional architectural design work for projects of moderate size and complexity, including preparing reports, plans, schedules, and studies; analyzing design, planning, and occupancy needs; reviewing reports, plans, estimates, and calculations; and developing technical design solutions for assigned projects. The Architect I provides architectural consultation, applies advanced architectural concepts, develops or improves techniques and procedures, and guides less experienced architects. The role is based primarily in GMC’s Birmingham office, with opportunities for field visits and travel of up to 20% for project sites, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities. Fieldwork may expose the employee to varying weather and temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate. Work also includes desk and computer time, occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Certification as a licensed professional is required.
Advanced knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to share experience with others.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of relevant post-graduation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform architectural design assignments for projects of moderate size and complexity.
Prepare reports, plans, schedules, and studies as assigned.
Analyze design, planning, and occupancy studies, and prepare limited design layouts.
Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
Manage specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommending design solutions that best meet client needs.
Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of assigned projects.
Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs.
Develop new or improved techniques and procedures.
Provide guidance to less experienced architects.
Assist with reviewing and defining scope-of-work issues with consultants and contractors.
Work across disciplines and office locations to use the firm’s experiential knowledge.
Represent the firm to prospective employees, clients, and the communities it serves.
Prepare reports and technical memorandums with oversight and supervision by the lead Architect.
Provide input on improvements to project delivery processes and standards.