Architect III (Unlicensed)

Architect III (Unlicensed)

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for an Architect Level III (Unlicensed) at our Fort Worth office. This role assists the design teams through all project design and production phases including architectural programming, master planning, schematic design, design development, construction drawings, permitting assistance, and construction contract administration. The ideal candidate will have worked on commercial, industrial, and/or institutional projects and have a minimum of six years of experience.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Reports to: Senior Associate, Architecture

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor's in Architecture required

Duties:

• Assists in architectural programming, design, production of construction documents and construction contract administration tasks
• Creates designs using Revit software and prepares construction documents using information supplied by a supervisor and/or data obtained from their research activities
• Integrates information from other disciplines/consultants and suppliers into models and drawings
• Liaises with project management, other architects/architectural staff, other disciplines, and consultant
• Provide guidance and assistance to architectural staff with less experience
• Prepares presentation drawings and illustrations for client and/or public presentations
• In construction contract administration duties, processes contractor submittals review and distribution; assists with contractor requests for information; may perform jobsite visits to observe the work progress of the contractor
• Assists with preparation and/or editing of technical specifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from a NCARB accredited program required; Master's degree is a plus
• 6 or more years of experience in a professional architecture environment
• Demonstrated design and technical experience producing construction documents
• Basic knowledge and understanding of building codes
• Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods and techniques
• Proficient in REVIT/BIM development
• Ability to work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to write clearly and communicate technical issues and design ideas

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

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.