Som
Senior Architect
Austin · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$104kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringRevit
About the role
- We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Success at SOM Means - Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.
- We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. - Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.
Responsibilities
- Actively leads a project or distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership.
- Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability. Integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.
- Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
- Demonstrates an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.
- Identifies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases.
- Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from Project Leadership.
- Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to drawing set organization, details, dimensions, interdisciplinary coordination items, specifications coordination) for compliance with the project's technical requirements.
- Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.
- Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.
- In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.
Requirements
- Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
- Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).
Nice to have
- LEED accreditation preferred.
- Licensed Architect required
Skills
- Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office.
- Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies.
- Guides and teaches less experienced staff.
- Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports' professional development.
- Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
- Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.
Compensation
- for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $80,000 to $104,000.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
- We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Work/Life Balance: Inquire about our hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
- Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $80,000 to $104,000.
Company info
- At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet.
- We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.
- Together we can achieve great things.
- Success at SOM Means
- We are proud to be an
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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