Architectural Staff I

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for an Architectural Staff I at our Houston office. This role supports Architects, Project Managers and Designers in preparing design and construction drawings, and assisting in construction administration for various projects. Candidate must possess proven teamwork abilities and a minimum of 2 year’s architectural experience producing detailed and well documented construction documents in Revit.

Location: Houston, TX

Reports to: Practice Area Leader

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelors in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program,

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Simultaneous work on a minimum of 2-3 projects at various stages of development
• Prepares project designs and construction documents using BIM software and equipment
• Prepares various documents during the course of the project development including meeting minutes, project specifications, agency applications, etc.
• Visit project sites under the direction of a supervisor and assist with the documentation of findings, if needed.
• Research materials, assemblies, or building codes for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings as directed by a supervisor.
• Integrate information from consultants and suppliers into Revit Models for documentation
• Assist in the processing of contractor submittals and RFIs by logging in the documents and routing them to the appropriate party for review.      
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence if needed
• Assist or prepare graphic materials for presentation or documents    
• Select and prepare material finish boards/binders
• Some travel to construction job sites and client meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program
• Minimum 2-5 years of related experience in institutional projects.
• Ability to read redlines and modify Revit models and other documents accurately
• Proficient in Revit Architecture and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem solving/analysis, and technical capacity to research and apply building codes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong task-oriented time management
• possess proven teamwork abilities and work well in an open office

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

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. 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
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• 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

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

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Please apply online at  https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: HDT216

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.