Architectural Associate I (2+ Years' Experience)

We have a job opportunity for an Associate I who will be responsible for review, preparation and coordination of architectural plans and other project-related information as it pertains to the task at hand. The position will involve drafting (Revit), addressing red-marks, field observation and reporting, specification review and writing, designing and selecting materials. You will be asked to work with project team embers and generate technical drawings such as details, wall sections, elevations, plans, color renderings, and conceptual modeling, and report directly to a Project Architect / Architect / Principal / Partner. Minimum requirements for this position include at least 2 years’ experience.

For consideration, please forward a cover letter, resume and portfolio to careers@hparchitecture.com. No phone calls, please.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend client meetings. Includes putting e-mails and letters together with proper grammar and usage, along with clear context and response to client communication. Primary responder to city/municipal agent requests and issues.
• Maintain schedule for week-to-week tasks and overall deadlines for submittals and drafter/associates work. Day to day check-ins with team members and associates to ensure project schedule.
• Primary responsibility for architectural to consultant drawing coordination. Includes staying ahead of consultants with background updates and scheduled issuances.
• Primary review of drafters’ and own work to ensure protocols for quality control, graphic standards, spelling and legibility are being followed prior to reviewing progress with Project Architect, Principal or Partners. Primary responsibility for internal coordination of drawings and files. Internal coordination means following through on any changes in balance of impacted drawings and details.
• Primary analysis of zoning and building code compliance through each phase of design. Includes periodic check and re-issuance of zoning and project data sheets.
• Ability to translate conceptual design sketches into SD drawings with understanding of basic building elements, including stair/exiting requirements, program and area delineation, schematic structural layout (column grid for example), functional parking logistics/design, understanding of prototypical program elements, such as unit, bedroom, bathroom, living space sizes and configurations.
• Ability to present more than one option for any given set of design problems.
• Ability to work around existing conditions and other design limitations in a creative, intuitive manner.
• Requires working or acting together as a member of a team for a common purpose or benefit.
• Job requires being adaptable, open to change, and comfortable with considerable variety in the workplace.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. Requires a willingness to personally take on responsibilities and challenges.