Preservation/Building Envelope Architect

• Ability to communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and co-workers effectively and professionally at all times, graphically, verbally and in written documents.
• Self-starter, as well as a flexible, collaborative team player, willing to take on all assignments, including those for non-historic project types.
• Knowledge of preservation techniques and policies.
• Knowledge of historic construction techniques and styles.
• Knowledge of material repair and restoration techniques.
• Knowledge of high-preforming walls, windows, and roofing systems.
• Proficient in the application of building science.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, InDesign, and current AutoCAD and Revit programs.
• Basic graphic presentation and creative writing skills for the preparation of reports and marketing materials.
• Experienced with client presentations, project interviews and public speaking.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies, Structural Engineering or Historic Preservation and an advanced degree in Historic Preservation or a Master of Architecture with a Historic Preservation focus.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience as a preservation architect preparing contract documents for architectural preservation, historic structures, facility analyses, and building science and technology as well as conducting historic research, preparing historic surveys, and writing historic structure reports.

• Building Enclosure Commissioning for new construction and/or retro-commissioning of existing structures undergoing renovation or rehabilitation.
• Strong architectural design and construction documentation.
• General knowledge of architectural industry and project delivery.

• Authentic
• Curious, inquisitive
• Dependable, reliable
• Direct
• Efficient
• Ethical
• Genuine
• Hard Working
• Open, receptive, approachable
• Passionate
• Polite
• Punctual
• Quick to get to the essence of the issue
• Responsible
• Sees the big picture
• Visionary

• Clear, concise, and correct preparation of all documents.
• Meet project deadlines and client objectives.
• Conform to office and client QAQC policies.
• Perform services consistent with office standards and contract requirements.
• Participate in corporate-sponsored professional development program.

Benefits: 

Our current benefits package includes:

• Twenty days of paid leave for vacation, personal, or sick leave to be accrued monthly including initial 3-month 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 or banked for future PTO.
• Participation in corporate sponsored professional development events and activities.
• Group health and dental insurance, premiums are partially paid by AltusWorks.
• Group vision insurance is available, but premiums are not paid by AltusWorks.
• Group long and short-term disability insurance, premiums are 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 profit sharing.
• Consideration for periodic discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance.

Salary:

(under 15 employees)