Senior Licensed Architect - Public Works

About the role

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Licensed Architect at our Houston Downtown office in our Public Works practice. This is more than a design leadership role - it's a key opportunity for an experienced architect who thrives on mentorship and aspires to become a future leader. We're looking for someone who is passionate about guiding project teams and developing emerging professionals, while helping to shape the long-term vision of our practice.

Location

Location: Houston, Texas

Reports to

Reports to: Vice President/Principal-in-Charge

Employment Type

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s)

Registration(s): Licensed Architect

Education

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties

• 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.
• Absists with 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).
• 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 is responsible for assigned 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect in Texas (required).
• Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, including leadership in technical design and team coordination.
• Strong portfolio of work in Institutional, Commercial, or Public Works projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prowess in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultant coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Huitt-Zollars

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.

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. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion
The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities