PROJECT ARCHITECT, New Construction

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Focus: New Construction / Institutional  

Location: Fort Worth or DFW Metroplex, Texas

KOMATSU ARCHITECTURE

Komatsu Architecture, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1959, is a mid-size architecture and interior design firm with a balanced portfolio providing new building design and historic preservation solutions that respect our environment, cultural heritage, and community context. Our firm’s work ranges throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm’s preservation work is primarily focused in Texas and surrounding states. Our new construction programs have been in twenty-six states. Our firm is established and invested in the communities we work with, enjoying long-standing client relationships and repeat work. We are looking for professionals who can be challenged and are eager to be part of this exciting team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Currently, Komatsu is seeking a Project Architect to work on a wide range of municipal and institutional new construction projects.

This is an opportunity for a full time team/production position with a talented support staff. Komatsu Architecture is a mid-sized firm, with opportunities to experience working on projects from Programming through Construction Administration. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects, working directly with clients, while reporting directly to the Project Manager and/or principal-in-charge. As the role of Architect, you will directly engage in project development and production. Our firm size requires that this also be a direct project participation position, including technical and production skills.

This position requires team commitment and mentoring, and direct participation in document production, construction administration, and CA services (Komatsu project team participants follow projects from Programming through Construction Completion). We are not compartmented into separate project delivery functions. Coordination with in-house Interiors Group is essential, providing support in programming, interior architecture and comprehensive interior design services. Client and consultant direct coordination responsibilities requires people skills and communication. LEED accredited profession and/or PMP certification are desired.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Licensed Architect with a Bachelor’s degree or 5 yr professional degree in Architecture is required. A Master’s Degree in Architecture (a certificate focus on Historic Preservation) is a plus, but not essential

·       Technical skills in Revit

·       6+ years of architectural production experience preferred (Revit)

·       Previous experience in architectural projects of complex new design programs and rehabilitation or historic projects including development of all phases of planning (including master plans, programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and contract administration, including clear communication skills with clients, consultants, and contractors

·       Experience with the public review process, regulatory agencies, and as applicable (historic preservation reviewing entities (SHPOs) is a plus; local commissions and boards

·       Knowledge of building and life safety codes

·       Must be able to review and edit technical specifications

·       Must be able to prepare a variety of studies and reports, including, but not limited to: existing facility conditions assessments – FCA’s; feasibility studies; code analysis; (historic structure reports a plus); coordinate with in-house facility programming specialists

·       Detail oriented and have a technical understanding of the construction experience (demonstrated knowledge of the technical aspects of new design and building technologies, historic-age building techniques is important); mid-century design knowledge and technologies is a plus

·       Potential leadership, communications and organizational/people skills

·       Self-starter; Ability to multi-task, create and maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets

·       Collaborative personality to excel in team situations is essential

·       Proven ability to interact with clients and meet their expectations

·       Proficiency and project experience utilizing support software Microsoft Office suite, and Revit (we use Newforma Project and Information Management software and interface with ProCore

·       Competent research, writing, and/or editing skills

·       Experience in collaborating with material conservation consultants in the treatment of interior and exterior building components (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards is a plus)

·       Travel required, primarily within Texas for Preservation Services; US and International travel if general facility project experience

·       US citizen or permanent US resident, must possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to obtain a security clearance to work on/at US government sites – General Services Administration GSA (US Courthouses, tenant facilities such as US Marshal’s Office; Department of Justice); US Department of the Interior; Department of Homeland Security; US Department of Defense DOD Installations; US Postal Service historic properties; and others if needed

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

·       Hybrid work schedule

·       Employer paid Medical benefits

·       Dental and Vision benefits

·       Eleven paid federal holidays

·       Paid vacation

·       Paid Personal Leave

·       401k retirement plan, plus discretionary employer contribution

TO APPLY

Please send your resume, portfolio or work samples in PDF format to: awarner@komatsu-inc.com

Include “Project Architect position” in subject heading.