Registered Architect

Huitt-Zollars•Houston, TX

171d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Architect Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Project Architect at our Houston Downtown office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture required
Registered Licensed Architect in Texas required
Minimum 5 years professional experience
Demonstrated building construction technical experience
Have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets
Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines
Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams
Ability to interact with owners and user groups
Strong organizational and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity
Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer
Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget
Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues
Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process
Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested
Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.