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Komatsu Architecture

817-332-1914

awarner@komatsu-inc.com

www.komatsu-inc.com

Project Architect

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Currently, Komatsu is seeking a Project Architect to work on a wide range of municipal and institutional new construction projects.

This is an opportunity for a full time team/production position with a talented support staff. Komatsu Architecture is a mid-sized firm, with opportunities to experience working on projects from Programming through Construction Administration. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects, working directly with clients, while reporting directly to the Project Manager and/or principal-in-charge. As the role of Architect, you will directly engage in project development and production. Our firm size requires that this also be a direct project participation position, including technical and production skills.

This position requires team commitment and mentoring, and direct participation in document production, construction administration, and CA services (Komatsu project team participants follow projects from Programming through Construction Completion). We are not compartmented into separate project delivery functions. Coordination with in-house Interiors Group is essential, providing support in programming, interior architecture and comprehensive interior design services. Client and consultant direct coordination responsibilities requires people skills and communication. LEED accredited profession and/or PMP certification are desired.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

  • Licensed Architect with a Bachelor’s degree or 5 yr professional degree in Architecture is required. A Master’s Degree in Architecture (a certificate focus on Historic Preservation) is a plus, but not essential
  • Technical skills in Revit
  • 6+ years of architectural production experience preferred (Revit)
  • Previous experience in architectural projects of complex new design programs and rehabilitation or historic projects including development of all phases of planning (including master plans, programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and contract administration, including clear communication skills with clients, consultants, and contractors
  • Experience with the public review process, regulatory agencies, and as applicable (historic preservation reviewing entities (SHPOs) is a plus; local commissions and boards
  • Knowledge of building and life safety codes
  • Must be able to review and edit technical specifications
  • Must be able to prepare a variety of studies and reports, including, but not limited to: existing facility conditions assessments – FCA’s; feasibility studies; code analysis; (historic structure reports a plus); coordinate with in-house facility programming specialists
  • Detail oriented and have a technical understanding of the construction experience (demonstrated knowledge of the technical aspects of new design and building technologies, historic-age building techniques is important); mid-century design knowledge and technologies is a plus
  • Potential leadership, communications and organizational/people skills
  • Self-starter; Ability to multi-task, create and maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Collaborative personality to excel in team situations is essential
  • Proven ability to interact with clients and meet their expectations
  • Proficiency and project experience utilizing support software Microsoft Office suite, and Revit (we use Newforma Project and Information Management software and interface with ProCore
  • Competent research, writing, and/or editing skills
  • Experience in collaborating with material conservation consultants in the treatment of interior and exterior building components (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards is a plus)
  • Travel required, primarily within Texas for Preservation Services; US and International travel if general facility project experience
  • US citizen or permanent US resident, must possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to obtain a security clearance to work on/at US government sites – General Services Administration GSA (US Courthouses, tenant facilities such as US Marshal’s Office; Department of Justice); US Department of the Interior; Department of Homeland Security; US Department of Defense DOD Installations; US Postal Service historic properties; and others if needed

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