Project Architect

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. in Austin is seeking a highly motivated Project Architect to grow our municipal, commercial, and higher education markets. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage design and delivery, and coordinate with a strong national architectural team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in architectural design and planning, a degree in architecture, and strong client relationships. Revit, Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Registered Architect preferred; NCARB preferred but not required.
• 10+ years in architectural design and planning within core markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across municipal, commercial, and higher ed sectors.
• Coordinate documentation, QA, and adherence to firm standards.
• Manage client relationships and marketing pursuits as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and support project closeout and coordination.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Revit

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Enscape

Lumion

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Farnsworth Group, Austin office is growing, and we are looking for a highly motivated Project Architect excited to help us grow in the municipal, commercial, and higher education markets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to market and manage multi-disciplinary teams for a wide range of project types. You will be a part of a rapidly growing office, while also working alongside and obtaining support from our strong national architectural team.

What You’ll Do

• Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with FGI standards
• Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, structural and MEP engineering) and with external consultants.
• Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.
• Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree Architecture, from an accredited program, required; Masters preferred
• Registered Architect (NCARB preferred, but not required)
• 10+ years of work experience in architectural design and planning within core markets
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience
• Success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships
• Proficient use of Revit a plus.
• Experience with Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building and managerial skills

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time Regular Employee Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.