Architect I

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC • Birmingham, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an experienced Architect I for its Birmingham office. The Architect I is a licensed professional developing project-management competencies and independently performing a variety of day-to-day assignments. The role involves architectural design, planning, programming, project coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, clients, consultants, and contractors on projects of moderate size and complexity.

The Architect I is responsible for technical design aspects of assigned projects, including investigating and evaluating options and recommending solutions that meet client needs. The position also includes preparing and reviewing project documents and studies, applying advanced architectural concepts, developing improved techniques and procedures, and providing guidance to less experienced architects. The role offers opportunities to work across disciplines and office locations, contribute to project-delivery improvements, and represent GMC to clients, prospective employees, and the communities it serves.

The position is primarily office-based in GMC’s Birmingham office, with field visits and travel of up to 20% for project sites, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities. Fieldwork may involve exposure to variable weather, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate. Work also includes desk and computer tasks, occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other 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.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share experience with others.
• Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural design assignments involving conventional aspects of projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Prepare reports, plans, schedules, and studies as assigned.
• Analyze designs and conduct planning and occupancy studies and limited design layouts.
• Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
• Manage specific technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that 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 as assignments require.
• 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 from the lead Architect.
• Provide input to improve project-delivery processes and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level