PROJECT ARCHITECT

AIA Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible PTO including Family Leave

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

McKinney York Architects in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Architect with a decade of experience to lead design teams and deliver complex projects across residential, educational, religious, commercial, and civic sectors.

The role emphasizes self-direction, detail, and collaboration; responsibilities include coordinating construction drawings, QA, mentorship, and client communication, while advancing sustainability.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture required.
• 8+ years of work experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp/FormIt.
• Ability to communicate design ideas via hand sketching, 3D renderings and verbal presentation skills.
• Knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes and construction technologies.
• Commitment to all aspects of sustainability.
• LEED AP credentialed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement all aspects of the design process while ardently contributing to the overall success of the project and its adherence to the firm’s goals and standards of excellence in design and project delivery.
• Coordinate the development of project documentation including all construction drawings and details, quality assurance and completion.
• Maintain awareness of relevant advancements in building technology and engineering systems.
• Participate in construction administration with the review of shop drawings, material samples, and submittals for conformance with design.
• Administer project analysis by applicable agencies (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Lead project teams by fostering collaboration and demonstrating clear and effective communication and direction that inspires high team performance.
• Provide effective and timely communication with project team including clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with office standards.
• Participate in the development and mentorship of staff.

Skills

Hand sketching

3D renderings

Verbal presentation

Architectural design knowledge

Documentation

Detailing

Building materials

Building codes

Construction technologies

Education

8+ years experience

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp/FormIt

Job description

PROJECT ARCHITECT

McKinney York Architects is a concept-driven design firm that believes in the power of people and places to enrich lives. Recipient of both the AIA Austin and Texas Society of Architects Firm Awards, our goal is to connect people to each other and the world around them by creating architecture that engages, inspires, and belongs. We work on a wide variety of project types from residential to academic, religious, commercial, and civic.

For this position, we are seeking talented designers with a preferred experience level of 10+ years and the desire to be in a creative and collaborative office. Ideal candidates must thrive in a self-directed environment, have sound judgement, and an overactive attention to detail. Frequently, persons in this position will work on multiple projects, so the ability to stay organized and manage time carefully is important.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture
• 8+ years’ work experience
• Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup/Formit proficiency
• Ability to communicate design ideas via hand sketching, 3D computer renderings and verbal presentation skills
• Knowledge of architectural design, documentation, detailing, building materials, building codes and construction technologies
• Commitment to all aspects of sustainability

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED AP credentialed

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement all aspects of the design process while ardently contributing to the overall success of the project and its adherence to the firm’s goals and standards of excellence in design and project delivery.
• Coordinate the development of project documentation including all construction drawings and details, quality assurance and completion.
• Maintain awareness of relevant advancements in building technology and engineering systems.
• Participate in construction administration with the review of shop drawings, material samples, and submittals for conformance with design.
• Administer project analysis by applicable agencies (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
• Lead project teams by fostering collaboration and demonstrating clear and effective communication and direction that inspires high team performance.
• Provide effective and timely communication with project team including clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with office standards.
• Participate in the development and mentorship of staff.

McKinney York Architects offers a creative work environment with an opportunity to grow professionally.

Benefits and Salary

• A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience will be offered.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits and generous and flexible PTO that includes Family Leave.
• Our office offers a 401(k) retirement savings and up to 4% company match and bonus opportunities.

McKinney York Architects is an equal opportunity employer an office in Austin, Texas.