Project Architect (Education) - Austin

O'Connell Robertson•Austin, TX

About The Position

O’Connell Robertson is seeking a Project Architect for its Austin, Texas Architectural Team. The role leads project teams in designing and producing architectural drawings and specifications for innovative, buildable education projects, with a commitment to ensuring the built environment reflects the design intent. The architect provides critical insight across construction types to help clients achieve their goals. The Project Architect leads teams through the timely design, execution, and delivery of high-quality Contract Documents for projects of various scales, and facilitates collaborative development of design concepts through all phases. The role develops educational planning and design ideas that combine client goals and vision with industry standards and best practices. It also involves presenting design and technical expertise to clients, mentoring teams and design staff, supporting career development, and staying current with architectural trends, innovations, and tools. O’Connell Robertson describes itself as a dynamic employer with a strong presence in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and North Texas and regional reach. It offers inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, a supportive team culture, and flexible work schedules and locations intended to support career development and work-life balance. Background checks may be required for work on jobsites where the owner requires them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited five-year program or school, or a similar professional degree.
At least 7 years of professional experience.
Proficiency in REVIT.
Comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
Working knowledge of commercial building codes, standards, and building structures.
Ability to focus flexibly on concurrent projects in various stages of development.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect preferred.
Educational facility design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams in the design and production of architectural drawings and specifications for education projects.
Ensure the timely design, execution, and delivery of high-quality Contract Documents for projects of various scales.
Lead collaborative development of design concepts through all phases of design.
Develop educational planning and design ideas that combine client goals and vision with industry standards and best practices.
Deliver effective presentations that advance technical and design expertise and strengthen client relationships.
Mentor teams and design staff and develop career-advancement roadmaps.
Stay current with architectural trends, innovations, and tools.
Provide critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types and help clients achieve their goals.
Help ensure the built environment matches design intent.