Architectural Designer-Preservationist

• Knowledgeable in building assessment, scope development, construction document development, and construction administration
• Comfortable developing design and technical solutions under the guidance of senior staff while taking initiative for growth and additional responsibility.
• Working knowledgeable in the evaluation of existing building systems’ conditions and the ability to generate an appropriate, comprehensive scope of work to remediate the condition.
• Proficient in current ACAD and/or Revit, Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Bluebeam, and Project Management Software
• Self-starter, as well as a flexible, collaborative team player, willing to take on all assignments.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, patience, and Critical Thinking.
• Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills, for in-person and virtual interactions.
• General knowledge of construction and preservation techniques and policies
• Familiarity with applicable Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, Energy Codes, Historic Preservation Standards and Accessibility Laws.

• Professional Degree in Architecture
• Certificate or working experience in Historic Preservation.
• Registered/Licensed Architect or working toward licensure.
• 2 – 8 years’ experience with the preparation of construction documents and construction administration with specific interest in, and experience with existing buildings, renovations, preservation, historic structures, facility analyses, accessibility and building science and technology.

• Ability to communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and co-workers effectively and professionally at all times, graphically, verbally and in written documents.
• Clear, correct, and concise contract documentation and communication
• Present at project meetings and at interviews

• Meet Project Deadlines
• Work efficiently within budgeted fees.
• Maintain contractual review and response timelines.
• Accurate record keeping

• Spatial thinking
• Critical thinking
• Creative/Artistic/ Design
• Space Planning/programming
• Assist client with consideration of options.
• Product/material knowledge
• Historic research and writing

• Authentic
• Curious, inquisitive
• Dependable, Reliable
• Direct
• Efficient
• Ethical
• Genuine
• Hard Working
• Open, receptive, approachable
• Polite
• Punctual
• Quick to get to the essence of the issue.
• Reliability
• Resourcefulness
• Responsible

• Participate in corporate-sponsored professional development program.
• Comply with all office policies and procedures.
• Comply with office Performance Criteria.

1. 1. Statement of Interest
   2. Resume
   3. Writing Sample
   4. Representative portfolio

Benefits: 

Our current benefits package includes:

• • Fifteen days of paid leave for vacation, personal, or sick leave to be accrued monthly including initial trial period.
  • Six standard holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day which can be taken as holiday or banked for future PTO.
  • Participation in corporate sponsored professional development events and activities.
  • Group health insurance premiums partially paid by AltusWorks.
  • Group dental and vision insurance is available, but premiums not paid by AltusWorks.
  • Group long and short-term disability insurance, premiums paid by AltusWorks. Short-term disability insurance is offered as our maternity leave benefit.
  • 401(K) retirement plan with a 3% non-elective employer contribution and 2% annual discretionary profit sharing.
  • Consideration for periodic discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance.

Salary:

$59,000-$70,000+