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Posted 12/11/2019
Job Title: Development Associate
Reports to: Development Manager; Development Director; Principal
Job Purpose: Assist the Orchestra Partners Team and external project team (consultants, contractors, lenders, engineers, architects, marketing teams, brokers, attorneys, etc.) in coordinating all aspects of development process, from vision, master plan and conception through financing, design, marketing, construction, leasing and C/O.
Mission & Vision:
- Understand and build on Orchestra Partners’ mission, core competency, and history in order to carry out the vision.
- Be able to articulate the mission and vision of Orchestra Partners when talking to lenders, potential tenants, designers, and press.
Project Processes:
- Understand the importance of various reporting, documenting, and meeting processes within the larger business practices Orchestra uses to create consistency and efficiency.
- Create project pro formas, draw schedules, tenant allowance budgets, CIP reports, monthly progress reports, and construction schedules.
- Modify project process documents to incorporate changes during the life of a project while maintaining an established schedule and budget.
Project Management:
- Ensure smooth handoffs between various project teams.
- Coordinate bidding, budgeting, re-zoning, entitlement process, approvals, permitting, etc. and any other process else related to either adaptive reuse or new build projects.
- Communicate with and respond to customers, stakeholders, sales managers, etc. questions throughout the development life cycle.
Qualifications Include:
- 3-5+ years applicable experience with design, architecture, and project management. Preference given to candidates with urban/CBD development experience.
- Outstanding communication and people skills, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, critically analyze data, and present findings.
- Familiarity with all processes and tools needed to execute roles & responsibilities listed above, and evidence of at least one project management experience that demonstrates relevance to this position.
- Must be fearless, passionate, and innovative.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with digital image files within basic software.
- Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and SketchUp
Working Conditions:
This position requires the ability to work in a dynamic, open-office environment, visit construction job sites, and meet with various external project team members at their offices.
Please contact Paula Comunelli at pcomunelli@orchestra-partners.com for more information.
Posted 11/22/19
TPD is expanding the team! Beautiful architecture for real life: this is what we do and how we do it. As a woman-owned firm, we are dedicated to work-life balance while providing professional design services for exceptional clients.
Architect:
As a growing woman-owned firm with exceptional clients, Taylor Plosser Davis, Architect, is dedicated to providing a work environment that offers both flexibility and opportunity for its employees while providing professional design services for each project large and small. We love residential architecture, and we love to collaborate with clients on great design that addresses their particular needs. Our designs are contextual, tailored to the families we work with and the neighborhoods in which they live.
We are currently interviewing candidates for the role of Architect to provide design and project management for a variety of custom residential projects from schematic design through construction administration. TPD is a flexible work environment; we have an office in Birmingham, but employees may work remotely. We expect candidates to be available for on-site or in-office meetings at least weekly. Applicants should have some experience in residential architecture. Licensure preferred but not required, and all of the firm’s work is completed in Revit.
Please contact georgia@tpdarchitect.com for additional information.
Posted 11/22/19
Herrington Architects is looking for an emerging professional or recently licensed architect to contribute immediately to our light commercial and multifamily projects.
A typical day might include:
- Brainstorming design solutions with one of our principals
- Creating and developing SD, DD and CD documents
- Meeting with current or potential clients
- Coordinating with consultants
- Visiting a project site, answering RFIs and reviewing submittals
- Creating high-quality renderings
This job might be for you if you:
- Communicate clearly
- Want to be challenged and encouraged in your professional development
- Enjoy problem solving
- Are skilled at rendering in either Sketchup or Revit
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Have a strong and collaborative work ethic
- Want to work with real people who have fun at work
Herrington Architects is located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. We are skilled at balancing concept, craft, and cost in our work. Our focus is on the intersection of exceptional design and practical solutions. Please visit us at www.herringtonarchitects.com.
If you’re interested in joining us, please email your resume and representative work to cayce@herringtonarchitects.com.
Posted on 8/12/19
NEQUETTE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Are you passionate about the Architecture of placemaking? Nequette Architecture and Design is HIRING interior designers and architects of all experience levels. Please send all resumes and portfolios to seth@nequette.com
Posted on 7/30/19
Architect
Progressive, growth-oriented firm with a diverse portfolio of projects across the Southeast is seeking an architect who would like to be a part of our unique culture. Those applying should be registered in the State of Alabama or ready to take the ARE. The successful candidate must be proficient with AutoCad, Microsoft, Adobe, and Sketchup software. Skill with Revit is encouraged. The position will require regular communication with clients’ representatives; consultant coordination; field investigation; business development; and construction administration as well as design and production of documents. Travel will be required. Project types include Federal Government; Department of Veterans Affairs; municipal and county; health care; office; banks; retail; and others. We offer a competitive salary/benefits package.
Send resume and supporting documentation to:
Barry Davis Architects, P.C., One Riverchase Ridge, Suite 102, Birmingham, Alabama 35244 or Barry@BarryDavisArchitects.com.
Learn more at: www.BarryDavisArchitects.com.
Posted on 6/24/19
BIM (Revit) Specialist
LIVE Design Group, PC is looking for collaborative team members who have a passion for working with BIM (Revit) software. Located in Birmingham, AL, we’re a team of Architects and Interior Designers who value our firm’s family-oriented, collaborative culture. Our firm continues to invest in the people and technology required to stay at the forefront of design innovation and provide our clients a proven difference. We are a flexible and user-friendly firm with a variety of clients and projects in commercial, worship, multifamily and educational markets across the United States.
The ideal candidate will be a college graduate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the architecture/construction industry and will be responsible for supporting the registered design professionals with Revit production on a wide range of projects. The position primarily entails the production of design development and construction documents for Houses of Worship, Commercial and Institutional projects. This candidate will function within the Architectural and Interiors staff and will be providing top notch production and support to all the design staff as well as collaborating with outside consultants and contractors. The candidate will also work very closely with the company’s BIM Leadership team in researching, developing, and implementing new BIM workflows, standards, and procedures.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- BIM Modeling and Detailing of Architecture and Interiors in REVIT software
- Work under the direction of a registered design professional
- Collaborate and Coordinate with other consultants and contractors
- Follow BIM guidelines and standards
- Print drawing sets and participate in design/coordination reviews
- Provide BIM/REVIT support to coworkers.
- Maintaining and updating the firm’s digital BIM Library
- Revit Content creation such as parametric families
- Integration of REVIT products with other applications (Autodesk, Renderings, Animations, Virtual Reality, Clash Detection, laser scans, Cost Estimation, etc.).
- Document and modeling of existing conditions, which could include field measuring at project sites
- Occasionally participate in BIM conferences for additional education and networking opportunities
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or Construction technology related field plus 2 + years of experience in professional or construction environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
- 4 years’ experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Eager to support staff with positive attitude, passion and patience.
- A minimum of 4 years of professional Autodesk products use and support: REVIT experience is required. AutoCAD and Navisworks experience is highly desired, along with other BIM applications such as rendering/animation software, Dynamo, Recap, cost estimation software, etc.
- 1-3 years’ experience required
- Working knowledge of design industry workflows, production cycle, and priorities.
- Working knowledge of general building construction
- Strong Level of Communication Skills and Self Initiative
- Successful evaluation of current BIM and Revit computer skills will be a condition of employment
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit resumes to:
jenny@livedesigngroup.com
OR
jonathan@livedesigngroup.com
Posted on 6/24/19
Architect
LIVE Design Group, PC is looking for collaborative team members who have a passion for working with BIM (Revit) software. Located in Birmingham, AL, we’re a team of Architects and Interior Designers who value our firm’s family-oriented, collaborative culture. Our firm continues to invest in the people and technology required to stay at the forefront of design innovation and provide our clients a proven difference. We are a flexible and user-friendly firm with a variety of clients and projects in commercial, worship, multifamily and educational markets across the United States.
The ideal candidate will be a college graduate with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the architecture/construction industry and will be responsible for supporting the registered design professionals with Revit production on a wide range of projects. The position primarily entails the production of design development and construction documents for Houses of Worship, Commercial and Institutional projects. This candidate will function within the Architectural and Interiors staff and will be providing top notch production and support to all the design staff as well as collaborating with outside consultants and contractors. The candidate will also work very closely with the company’s BIM Leadership team in researching, developing, and implementing new BIM workflows, standards, and procedures.
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
- BIM Modeling and Detailing of Architecture and Interiors in REVIT software
- Work under the direction of a registered design professional
- Collaborate and Coordinate with other consultants and contractors
- Follow BIM guidelines and standards
- Print drawing sets and participate in design/coordination reviews
- Provide BIM/REVIT support to coworkers.
- Maintaining and updating the firm’s digital BIM Library
- Revit Content creation such as parametric families
- Integration of REVIT products with other applications (Autodesk, Renderings, Animations, Virtual Reality, Clash Detection, laser scans, Cost Estimation, etc.).
- Document and modeling of existing conditions, which could include field measuring at project sites
- Occasionally participate in BIM conferences for additional education and networking opportunities
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, or Construction technology related field plus 2 + years of experience in professional or construction environment. Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
- 4 years’ experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Eager to support staff with positive attitude, passion and patience.
- A minimum of 4 years of professional Autodesk products use and support: REVIT experience is required. AutoCAD and Navisworks experience is highly desired, along with other BIM applications such as rendering/animation software, Dynamo, Recap, cost estimation software, etc.
- 1-3 years’ experience required
- Architect registration preferred
- Working knowledge of design industry workflows, production cycle, and priorities.
- Working knowledge of general building construction
- Strong Level of Communication Skills and Self Initiative
- Successful evaluation of current BIM and Revit computer skills will be a condition of employment
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit resumes to:
jenny@livedesigngroup.com
OR
jonathan@livedesigngroup.com
Posted 6/20/19
Project Manager
Fifth Dimension Architecture & Interiors is a Birmingham, Alabama based architectural & interior design firm with additional offices in Orlando, Atlanta, and Austin. Fifth Dimension is comprised of a group of individuals that work to embrace the future of architecture. 5D has gone beyond the typical practice of architecture and enhanced the work-flow and relationships between our clients, contractors, engineers, and consultants by working together to embrace the future of design and technology.
We are currently seeking to hire Project Managers for our Birmingham, Alabama office. We offer an excellent working environment, exciting projects, professional team members and benefits package. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates need to have a professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university, a minimum of 3 – 5 years of Project Management experience in an architectural office and be Revit proficient.
This person will be requested to perform project work in all aspects of architecture. Including, Project Management, design, detailing, and construction documentation on all size projects. He or she must be capable to complete this work without supervision. This person’s primary function will be project management oriented and must possess excellent project and people management skills. This person must also project an image of leadership, professionalism, and competence to clients and staff. This person must build strong client relationships with exceptional communication skills. This position requires the individual to be a self-starter, proactive in all aspects of team and project management. They must have people management skills in order to direct consultants and team members to meet deadlines within budget and consistent with standards.
Please forward all resumes and portfolios to:
Dave Branch, Director of Firm Operations
Email: branch@5da-i.com
Posted 4/8/19
100 Fold Studio is hiring for 2019-2020 internship. 100 Fold Studio is a faith-based, nonprofit architecture firm founded in 2010 in Lakeside, Montana. 100 Fold Studio trains young professionals to increase the capacity of nonprofits to serve their communities by providing innovative and affordable architectural services. We currently have opportunities for AmeriCorps and Murdock Charitable Trust architectural internships.
For more information about 100 Fold Studio and the AmeriCorps and Murdock Charitable Trust architectural internships email: info@100foldstudio.org
Posted 12/10/2018
Company:
PH&J Architects was founded in 1957 and is highly respected in the construction community; with a reputation for delivering livable, sustainable projects for our clients. Our practice is centered in Alabama with projects ranging from commercial office buildings to K-12 and higher education facilities, workforce development facilities, municipal facilities, courthouses and jails, and emergency operations centers. We strive to provide our clients with solid, affordable solutions, combining technology with proven systems to create thoughtful designs. PH&J places great value on the well being of the members of our firm, resulting in high employee retention rates. Our organizational structure allows motivated individuals to quickly gain responsibility and attain their goals for professional growth.
Position Description:
Project Architect will be an architect registered in Alabama or will have NCARB accreditation with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the design and production of commercial, institutional and/or educational facilities. The candidate must be able to manage a production team, meet schedules, coordinate with consulting engineers and construction administration personnel. Production experience with AutoCad and Revit is required. Competence with visualization and presentation software is desired. The position requires a person with the ability to work in a team environment with a professional bearing and work ethic; and the ability to represent the firm to our clients and the community. This position offers a variety of design challenges that will afford opportunities for professional growth and development. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package with health insurance, 401k, professional membership dues, registration fees, paid vacation and sick leave.
PH&J Architects is an equal opportunity employer seeking professional, socially-conscious individuals to become a valued member of our team.
Persons interested in this position, please email your resume to paddison@phjarch.com.
Posted 12/10/2018
Williams Blackstock Architects is hiring!
REGISTERED/LICENSED
Williams Blackstock Architects is looking for our next talented and energetic team member who is a quick-learner, possess a professional demeanor and is a problem solver to join our team.
Looking for candidates who are self-starters and are eager to learn and be part of a collaborative teamwork environment.
Qualifications of Applying Candidates:
- Licensed Architect must have 5-10 years of experience
- Must be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, sketch up and Adobe Creative Suite
::COMPANY PROFILE::
Williams Blackstock Architects, a 42-member design firm located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama, has been providing inspiring and innovative architectural and interior design solutions for over 20 years. As the largest Architecture firm in Birmingham and the 3rd largest in Alabama, we are proud to serve clients not only in the State, but across the United States. Our firm provides Architectural, Interior Design, Space Programming and Master Planning services and possesses a variety of project design experience in the following markets: healthcare, municipal, government, higher education, institutional, retail, religious, residential, hospitality, mixed-use and recreation.
Williams Blackstock Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire and promote without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by national, state, or local law. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at 205-252-9811.
Posted 12/10/2018
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE ARCHITECT
In the course of 50 years of practice in Birmingham, Alabama, GA studio has developed a regional reputation for design with an acute grasp of the issues of construction. Through a rigorous, rationalist approach to problem solving, we have produced decades of built work that strengthens our clients, enhances the community and advances the profession.
Our current practice aims to transform construction through a unique methodology which integrates manufacturing into a design-build approach that we call Design Manufacture Construct (DMC). To that end, we have built a highly capable manufacturing facility in Bessemer where we develop, test, and manufacture building components to support our goal of producing the highest quality Architecture that performs twice as well, and at half the cost as traditional delivery methods. This unique approach has extended our well-earned reputation nationally.
We are currently seeking passionate architects with a penchant for detailed problem solving and 1 – 10 years of experience to support our work on a number of exciting projects across the country. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required; strong conceptual, technical, and graphic skills are desired, along with the ability to work in a variety of roles within a quickly evolving practice.
Send your resume/CV and related materials in .pdf format (max. 4 MB) to rspencer@gastudio.com
Posted 12/10/2018
Registered Architect / Intern Architect / Architectural Draftsman
Lathan Associates Architects, P.C., an architectural firm based in Hoover, Alabama, is seeking resumes for considering full time employment of a Registered Architect / Intern Architect / Architectural Draftsman with experience in educational and commercial architectural design and production.
Qualifications Include – 5+ years’ min. experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit skills encouraged. Organizational and Coordination skills, along with a good work ethics and the ability to work and communicate well with others.
Please send resume and cover letter with examples of portfolio to nsullivan@lathanassociates.com
Posted 11/6/18
Architect (Healthcare)
Why join SSOE Group? If you’re interested in a dynamic career with a healthy, growing firm, you’ve come to the right place. SSOE is a global leader in the AEC industry. Combine that with a culture recognized as one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” and you’ll discover why employees are proud to be on our team.
Stability. For more than 65 years we’ve continued to succeed in an industry of constant change. One testament to our culture—150 clients who have chosen to work with us for over 20 years. Though we’ve doubled in size over the past decade, we’ve taken a business-minded approach to our growth—focusing on diversity of geography, services, and markets served to ensure we weather any economic storm.
Unmatched opportunities for growth. We offer clearly defined paths to the top. Our focus on staff development prepares employees to take on the opportunities associated with worldwide growth and expanding project delivery models. We reward our team members who rise to the occasion by providing accelerated career advancement, access to global project experience, and an ownership structure that allows for a broader base of ownership than typically seen in our industry.
Culture of excellence. Our dynamic professionals will tell you every project they work on is different and exciting. Spend your day on the cutting edge of R&D, bringing well-known products to market, and helping clients expand globally. Our ISO certification includes processes that ensure a quality output, and more importantly clients who are happy—in fact 97% of those surveyed would recommend SSOE to a colleague. SSOE professionals were published in more than 50 industry publications last year—so you can be certain you’ll be working with the top talent in the industry.
Technology that works for you, not against you. SSOE has a full time group dedicated to innovation. This not only ensures access to the latest technologies, but also that mature technologies such as BIM are tailored for your needs, fully supported, optimized, and intelligently integrated into project delivery
Summary:
Our Architects at SSOE are the creative drivers that work closely with our project teams, project managers and clients. From proposal throughout the design process and construction, to the close out and project completion, the Architectural team is key in keeping the client’s scope in sight.
We take technology seriously at SSOE. Our VDC/BIM Group are leading experts in pushing the envelope in design/build collaborative technology and applications. It is by using our technology that we can tell the story, coordinate real-time clashes and collaborate on projects in half the time. This technology, along with the additional wide variety of design software, that we use, aides our organization in providing the best options and solutions for our clients
At SSOE, our senior Architects are considered Subject Matter Experts, and help establish process, procedures, work flow along with mentoring and guiding the staff on projects. That is why we arm our employees with current relevant industry knowledge to keep our collaborative teams on the cutting edge of their discipline.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and oversee the production of construction documents, plans and specifications. This includes stamping/sealing drawings done as the professional in responsible charge.
- Coordinate with managers to ensure appropriate staffing is supplied at the right level of expertise to the appropriate project.
- Oversee coordination with all project discipline leads, teams and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure projects are on budget and schedule.
- Oversee development of specifications, supervise the development of renderings for presentations and assist teams in finding technical solutions for selected projects.
- Contribute to development of presentations and graphics in design submissions and lead client presentations.
- Participate in preparation of proposals.
- Mentor emerging professionals and designers, to help them develop needed skills and knowledge on projects.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree with minimum of twelve years of experience in architectural practice.
- Professional registration -RA (Registered Architect) is required.
- Design ability with a strong background in design on healthcare projects.
- Flexibility to work both with a single client with a variety of project types and multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
- Proven history of developing new relationships and finding new clients.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, technical, written and verbal skills with a hands-on attitude.
- Basic familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD design software.
- Strong knowledge of building code, ADA and other design/regulatory requirements.
- Due to the travel associated with this role, a Valid Driver’s License and ability to qualify for company auto insurance required.
About SSOE Group
As a Top 10 Engineering / Architecture firm for the past 3 years, SSOE Group focuses on delivering Great Client Service to clients through a full range of project delivery solutions. They have been named a “Great Workplace” (Great Places to Work) and one of the “Best AEC Firms to Work For” (Building Design + Construction).
With more than 20 offices around the world, SSOE is known for making its clients successful by saving them time, trouble, and money. Over the company’s 65-plus year history, it has earned a reputation for providing quality project solutions to semiconductor, automotive, food, chemical, glass, manufacturing, healthcare, power, and general building industries. SSOE has completed projects in 40 countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.
http://www.ssoe.com/jobs/architect-6-healthcare-10980/?SRC=JOBBOARD&SRCDETAIL=67
Posted 5/22/2018
Christopher Architecture and Interiors is looking for a talented entry-level architect to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.
CAI is a full-service interdisciplinary firm with offices in Birmingham, New York, and Los Angeles. Our nationally acclaimed, award-winning team is passionate about creating beautifully functional, transcendent designs. Our bespoke approach to each project is built on a collaborative methodology: integrating the nuances of a site, desires of the client, and passions of our gifted design team. We are committed to developing legacy projects, which often turns into lifelong friendships with our clients. We pride ourselves in producing excellent design and are looking for people with the same passion and commitment.
Your experience as an architect should bring a high level of design sense alongside a technical knowledge, construction experience and great leadership skills. Candidate should want to grow as an individual and team leader within the company. Coordination with team members, leadership, consultants, clients and stakeholders is expected. Exceptional graphic, design, interpersonal communication, and technical skills is needed.
Applicants for the Commercial Architect position should have experience in Commercial projects. The hired candidate will have a background in coordinating and developing construction documents, along with construction administration experience. The elected candidate, in concert with the Project Managers, will play a major role by supervising the work of the team, focused on design, development, and timely delivery of the deliverables for all phases of a project.
Required Experience:
- The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in all project phases for new construction: from conceptual design through construction administration.
- Extensive experience in construction document preparation and construction administration is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate and coordinate (verbally and digitally) within the team and with consultants
- Knowledge of building codes, standards and structures
- Computer skills – proficient in Revit with knowledge ofAutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and preferably 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino or 3D Max).
- Self-motivated, energetic, and organized, with strong graphic and verbal communication skills to coordinate efficiently with contractors, consultants, vendors, and clients
- Architectural registration is a plus
Education:
- Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture from an accredited program
Start date:
The position is available immediately.
Please submit resume and portfolio along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@christopherai.com with “Commercial Architect” in the subject line. Please do not send attachments exceeding 5 MB. Responses without cover letter will be discarded without review. No phone calls, please.