Architectural Staff IV – Non-Licensed

About the role

Huitt-Zollars has a full-time opportunity for an Architectural Staff at our Houston Downtown office. This role supports Architects, Project Managers and Designers in preparing design and construction drawings and assists in construction administration for projects.

Responsibilities

• Work simultaneously on a minimum of 2–3 projects at various stages of development.
• Prepare project designs and construction documents using BIM software and equipment.
• Prepare documents during project development including meeting minutes, project specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Visit project sites under supervision to assist with documentation of findings when needed.
• Research materials, assemblies, or building codes for incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed.
• Coordinate consultant models into Revit.
• Assist in processing contractor submittals and RFIs by logging and routing documents for review.
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes; assist with general project correspondence.
• Assist or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents; select and prepare material finish boards/binders.
• Serve as Assistant Project Manager and/or Task Manager on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 15 years of architectural experience producing detailed, well-documented construction documents in Revit.
• Experience in architectural design and construction documentation or production.
• Ability to produce redlines and review project documentation for quality assurance.
• Experience with BIM tools such as Revit, SketchUp, Rhino; Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving/analysis and technical capacity to research and apply building codes.
• Ability to prepare architectural documents and specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.
• Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the full design and documentation process and ability to manage assigned portions.

Technical Support Role

• Understand how your work contributes to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values.
• Follow and enforce Huitt-Zollars’ business processes.
• Propose and produce more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free work area with a “safety first” approach.
• Operate with technical proficiency on project/technical operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities and seek growth opportunities that add value to project quality, efficiency, and/or profitability.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee morale/teambuilding events and activities
• Paid vacation/annual leave and paid sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Professional societies and registrations fee reimbursements
• Term life/AD&D insurance and cancer and specified disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work requiring prolonged sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments with changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• Ability to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or other work visas.