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Huitt-Zollars Inc.

Senior Registered Architect

Huitt-Zollars Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Senior Registered ArchitectRole Description:

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Texas Registered Architect at our Houston office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Commercial markets.

Location:

Houston, TX

Employment Type:

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type:

Salary

Registration: RA, NCARB

Education:

Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties:

Leads Architect group and work 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 cooperatively with the project designer.

Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across the office.

Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule and budget.

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.

Assist with monitor internal staffing needs and coordinate client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors and vendors.

Assist with writing proposals and participate in contract negotiations with clients and consultants.

Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.

Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

Key Responsibilities:

Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated 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.

Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.

Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.

Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.

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). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.

Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.

Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.

Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Role Competencies:

Sharing Information:

Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.

Critical Thinking:

Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.

Executes Strategy:

Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.

Fosters a Learning Culture:

Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.

Identifies Talent:

Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Architecture required

Registered Licensed Architect in Texas required.

Minimum 9-13 years in profession as an Architect

Demonstrated building construction technical experience

Have worked in Federal, Industrial, Transportation, and Commercial markets

Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines

Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp

Strong schematic design and design development experience

Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams

Ability to interact with owners and user groups

Strong organizational and leadership skills

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.

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.

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.

Please apply online at

https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: HDT218

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.

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