Architectural Staff (Level II)

Essential Functions

• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client’s needs.
• Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of projects.
• Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs.
• Carries out intricate assignments requiring improved or custom techniques or procedures.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• For licensed staff: Responsible for design and technical decisions.
• Responsible for adherence to BIM / Documentation standards and best-practices. Works within project BIM models, concept design drawings, and construction documents through all phases of the design and construction process, with guidance and oversight from more senior staff.
• Acts in assistant capacity to Senior Level staff on projects. Assists in the coordination of administrative and technical efforts including schedule, budgets and scope of work.
• Licensed candidates shall be responsible for design decisions and shall stamp record documents. Licensed candidates shall lead all client correspondence.  Non-licensed candidates shall support design decisions & client coordination.

Education and Professional Experience

• Professional or non-professional degree in Architecture.
• 5 to 8 years of professional experience.
• Licensure required for Architect II, a plus for Architectural Designer II.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Revit and MS Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Familiarity with AutoCad, SketchUp, and Bluebeam a plus.
• Possesses knowledge in architectural design, production of construction documentation, and the construction administration process.
• Possesses knowledge in construction practices and detailing.
• Possesses basic knowledge of MEP and Structural systems and demonstrated experience coordinating building systems to integrate effectively with the design.

Personal Skills

• Ability to multi‐task, prioritize and maintain organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, responsive and timely communicator with team members and clients.
• Deep curiosity and creativity, and a drive to solve problems and improve and simplify designs, systems, and processes.
• Personal passion for and commitment to the enduring vitality of historic New England buildings and communities.
• Professional demeanor and conduct, exercises good judgment and represents the firm with integrity.

Other Job Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• The ability to lift and carry 25-40lbs on occasion.

Limits of Authority

• The Architect II/Architectural Designer II has authority to participate in and guide developing major decisions concerning cost, design, schedule, and completion of projects with approval from senior staff.

EXPECTED SALARY

$65,000-$76,000 annually, plus benefits.

If you are looking for long-term career growth, professional responsibility, and meaningful employment within a fun, energetic, and diverse organization that values its people tremendously, we hope you will consider joining our team.  Please email your cover letter, resume and portfolio (PDF) to: hiring@stevens-assoc.com.