TECHNICAL ARCHITECT

AIA Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

PTO with Family Leave

401(k) match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

McKinney York Architects in Austin, TX, seeks a Technical Architect with 10+ years to provide technical leadership and QA/QC across designs.

You will collaborate with design teams, mentor staff, and advance sustainability, code compliance, and quality library development. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a creative, collaborative office.

Applicants should be prepared for a demanding schedule and engaging in diverse project types from civic to residential.

Qualifications

• IBC, IECC, NFPA 101, and TAS knowledge required
• Understanding of the City of Austin Land Development Code
• Extensive experience with institutional construction and detailing
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Commitment to all aspects of sustainability

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of contract documents at milestones
• Collaborate with design teams on detailing, design coordination, and code compliance
• Mentor developing staff
• Incorporate sustainability initiatives into project reviews
• Contribute to the standard detail library
• Investigate quality related issues and make recommendations

Skills

Code compliance

Detailing

Mentoring staff

Sustainability

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Job description

TECHNICAL 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 an inspiring individual with a preferred experience level of 10+ years to provide technical support to our staff, and to manage our quality assurance and quality control efforts. Applicants should be problem solvers that are enthusiastic, patient, and driven. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator with the desire to be in a creative and collaborative office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of contract documents at milestones
• Collaborate with design teams on detailing, design coordination, and code compliance
• Mentor developing staff
• Incorporate sustainability initiatives into project reviews
• Contribute to the standard detail library
• Investigate quality related issues and make recommendations

Qualifications

• Understanding of the IBC, IECC, NFPA 101, and TAS
• Understanding of the City of Austin Land Development Code
• Extensive experience with institutional construction and detailing
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Commitment to all aspects of sustainability

APPLY

We have a flexible work schedule, and typically work 40-45 hours per week with additional hours during crunch times. All employees are equipped with laptops, webcams and video conferencing services to participate in project meetings, client meetings, weekly staff meetings, happy hours, training, and design critiques. We utilize technology to provide a highly-effective and well-connected work experience. The health and well-being of our staff is our highest priority.

McKinney York Architects offers a creative work environment with an opportunity to grow professionally. A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience will be offered along with

• health, vision, and dental benefits
• generous and flexible PTO that includes Family Leave
• 401(k) retirement savings
• up to 4% company match
• bonus opportunities

McKinney York Architects is an equal opportunity employer with offices in Austin and San Antonio.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, but only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted.

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