Now hiring: Experienced Architect. Join our team!
Ford Architects is looking to add an Experienced Architect to our team. We are seeking a skilled, collaborative, and creative individual to assist our ongoing growth. Ford Architects values “Learning from the past while designing for the future” and is committed to green building design and sustainability within the realm of our existing environment, culture, and climate. We are seeking an individual with the desire to join the efforts of architectural sustainability, renovation, and creativity.
About the Role:
As an experienced designer at Ford Architects, you will be responsible for designing and processing a project from concept through CDs to ensure proper execution of the original design intent.
In the first three months you will:
Work with the team to develop project strategies and design concepts
Coordinate with all the necessary consultants (Structural, Civil, Landscape, MEP, etc.) throughout the project.
Visit project sites that are actively under construction
Attend client meetings (virtual and in person)
Share your background and expertise with your new colleagues and get to know them on a personal level
Over time you will:
Manage, review, and produce SD, DD and CD documents for projects of varying sizes/types
Perform construction administration duties
Participate in setting office graphic and construction standard(s)
Influence and help guide the firm culture
Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Architect/Designer in a firm
Strong knowledge of the design process, construction documentation and administration.
Strong knowledge of the residential/commercial construction, zoning and building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems.
Strong knowledge of material, detailing, and systems coordination.
Collaborative and professional work ethic, and the ability to solve difficult coordination issues as they arise with professionalism.
Organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Competence with: AutoCAD, Sketchup
Hand drawing skills, Lumion and BIM experience are a plus
NAAB Accredited Architecture Degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)
A great attitude and sense of humor
Compensation:
Salary range for this position is $75,000-$120,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Performance bonuses may be awarded annually.
Benefits:
Flexible work hours/remote working options
Profit sharing and matching Simple IRA
Healthcare
New team members receive 3 weeks PTO, 1 week personal/sick leave and in addition to the typical 7 holidays, we close the office for a week at the year-end holidays
We support community service efforts
We reimburse professional membership dues
Reimbursement for passing ARE licensing examinations and study materials
Hours:
Full time, 40 hours per week.
To apply:
We are looking to hire immediately. Interested applicants please send a portfolio in pdf format, resume and letter of interest to chelsea@charrettevg.com and reference “Ford Arch Designer”. The total file size of submitted materials should not exceed 10mb.
Ford Architects is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
