Architectural Staff I

About the role

Huitt-Zollars has an excellent full-time opportunity for an Architectural Staff I at our Houston Downtown office. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. The successful candidate will collaborate with a knowledgeable team of architects and designers. This position supports architects, project managers, and designers in preparing design, presentation, and construction drawings, as well as assisting in construction contract administration for projects. Candidate must possess proven teamwork abilities and be flexible in assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project designs and construction documents using Revit software and equipment.
• Prepares various documents during the course of the project’s development including sketches, meeting notes, specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Simultaneously work on several projects at various stages of development.
• Visit project sites at the direction of the supervisor and assist with documentation of findings, if needed.
• Research materials, assemblies, or building codes for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed by supervisor.
• Integrate information from consultants, suppliers and engineering disciplines into Revit models for documentation.
• Assist with construction contract administration phase work by processing submittals, contractor requests for information, logging information, and routing materials to appropriate members of the team as needed.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting notes and assist with general project correspondence, if needed.
• Aid in preparing graphic materials for presentations.
• Aid in preparation of material finishes display boards or binders.
• Some travel to construction job sites and client meetings, if requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years' experience.
• Enrolled in NCARB AXP and actively pursuing architect licensure.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Lumion, Microsoft Office; knowledge of Bluebeam a plus.
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal, written).
• Experience with working on multiple project assignments.
• Previous experience with producing design documentation a plus.

About Huitt-Zollars

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.