Architectural Technician

SHM Architects•Dallas, TX

21m•Onsite

About The Position

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based architecture, interior, and landscape design firm with extensive experience in master planning, single-family residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare architecture. A review of our portfolio will show no singular “style,” reflecting our design philosophy that unites the client’s programmatic requirements, budget, and a healthy respect for the site. We are ordinary people that are extraordinarily good at our work. Through the collaborative process and strong working relationships, we believe our portfolio reflects a more thoughtful and engaging work than that achieved by a single individual. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.shmarchitects.com Our passion is enriching lives by enhancing the beauty of our environment. We believe creating beautiful designs with purpose requires two things: passion and time. Our clients understand that, while our process may be uncompromising, it results in personalized, luxurious designs that are never flashy, and are always aspirational. This position offers the opportunity for training and development leading to a future career path with the firm. The Architectural Technician performs a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project.

Requirements

Professionally accredited BArch or MArch degree required
Minimum 0-3 years of professional experience, preferably in residential design
Basic competency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketch-Up
Strong sketch and visualization capabilities
Can think creatively – big thinker
Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
Capable of maintaining focus in an open office environment
Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills
Must be authorized to work in the US when an offer of employment is accepted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

Responsibilities

Develops and documents projects throughout the design process
Assists in the preparation of presentation materials and construction documents
Performs code and site research
Attends client meetings and prepares meeting notes
Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors
Assists with construction phase services

Benefits

Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA), Legal Shield/ID Shield, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Annual healthy living benefit
Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
HSA quarterly employer contributions
Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
Personalized PTO
Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12/24 through 1/1
Paid leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work/life balance and family bonding
Professional development opportunities
Paid covered parking for all employees
Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring/Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!