Technical Lead-Architect | Boutique Firm

Design-forward Architecture firm with projects across Texas, is seeking a Technical Leader for their Houston office. They are seeking a well-rounded architect, with technical expertise to mentor and collaborate with their design team. This person should also have great communication and team-building skills, working as a team leader, as well as a liaison for business development in the Houston area. Responsibilities to include: Projects: Design of projects on a variety of scales Guide translation of design concepts into construction documents for both interior and exterior systems Manage portfolio of client relationships Oversight of project teams on construction documents and specifications Technical leadership in a variety of project types, hospitality experience a plus Staff: Play a key role in mentoring and coaching of junior staff Lead staff development initiatives that educate staff on technical or management aspects of architecture Firm: Responsible for quality control and document review for set of assigned projects across the studio Lead or play major role in office leadership projects, responsibilities as assigned Represent the firm in the community, attend networking events and participate in other activities that promote firm initiatives Skills and Education required: Positive attitude and experience leading teams Experience with staff development preferred Knowledge of architectural practice, including design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes and construction technologies Demonstrated design skills Demonstrate technical proficiency and creative problem solving Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills Ability to multi-task & work on multiple projects concurrently Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design 12 years’ experience in design & construction documents of single family residential and/or commercial projects Proficient in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel Registered Architect strongly preferred Knowledge of the local building codes preferred