Project Architect

The Company:

STRAND offers collaborative design and engineering expertise in order to deliver projects focused on client relationships. Our client centric focus, 40-year legacy and a company foundation of service, ethics, and integrity defines our commitment to excellence and guides our growth to deliver fully integrated project design solutions.

The Benefits:

• Company paid Medical & Dental for employees
• Vision
• Company paid disability
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Bonus opportunities

The Position:

STRAND is looking for a Project Architect to join our Dallas, TX office to support our Commercial Architecture Team.

STRAND is a growing company with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished business leaders. Tasks to include but are not limited to:

• Working with a team during all phases of design and construction.
• Positively contributes to teams to carry out client projects & business initiatives

• Responsible for planning, developing, and executing technical documentation and detailing including interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments
• With support from support staff, will create all project documentation production of schematic, design development and construction documents. They will be responsible for all coordination with consultants, designers, and clients.
• This role will be the primary point person for construction teams and perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Act as mentor to Project Leads
• Fully review/redline all architectural projects which fall under IBC purview
• Review/redline consultant drawings as they relate to a complete construction document package
• Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
• Maintain budget, task schedule, project schedule and other components of a workplan
• Remote/WFH opportunities with 80 % of time in-office, locally based required

Qualifications:

· 9 years of in Commercial Architecture industry with variety of experience in construction types. Effective knowledge of at least 3 of the following: tilt-up, steel, cast-in-place, and wood.

· 4 years of combined construction observation/Project Management/Construction Administration experience

· Architecture License required; 4 years minimum

· Revit proficiency is required. Please do not apply without substantiated Revit experience.

• Ability to shift priorities quickly in a fast-paced work environment
• Self-Starter with ability to work effectively on a team to meet deadlines.
• An exceptional team player that exemplifies a work style that is flexible, respectful, collaborative, quick learner & hard working.
• Good communication skills required (both oral and written)

· Knowledge of architectural principles/practice, project coordination, building codes/zoning, full design scope services including construction administration

· High technical understanding of construction and architectural detailing

· Ability to review structural, MEP, landscape, and civil drawings thoroughly.

• Working through design and production of drawings, from schematic design through construction documents, on a variety of building types.
• Conspicuous understanding and application of ICC codes, local ordinances, and zoning.

Amenities:

STRAND is based in Dallas, TX, a city known for its weather, cultural activities, variety of restaurants, BBQ, and live music. Our office building is a free-standing building with open parking, fitness room, break area and patio.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (Required)
• Sketchup: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location