PROJECT COORDINATOR – ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTION

Position Available: PROJECT COORDINATOR – ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTION

Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS

ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE, INC. (Elements) is a well-established commercial architecture firm founded 29 years ago by its current owner, Debbie Fulwiler, AIA.  We are located in the Near Southside District of Fort Worth. Our projects include municipal, office, industrial, healthcare, higher education, retail, and mission critical for public and private clients.

Notable local projects include the rehabilitation of the Pioneer Tower at Will Rogers Memorial Center and the Rockwood Golf Course Clubhouse. We are actively involved in other high-profile projects such as the renovation of old Fort Worth City Hall/Parking Garage, the expansion and renovation of the Fort Worth Convention Center, and the new Texas A&M University School of Law Fort Worth Campus. 

Elements has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be a key member of our team working as Project Coordinator. This position will require working on multiple projects, providing production support for the assigned Project Manager and collaborating with our outside consultants to ensure that production schedules are met throughout the entire project. Elements provides each employee with the opportunity to be involved in all facets of any project with direct interaction with clients, end users, and external consultants. 

We would like for that unique person, whose ideals align with our core values and who is dedicated to taking their career to the next level, to join our team. Our strong company culture and collaborative process makes each employee key to our success, with new additions to our team being carefully selected.  

This individual should possess the following qualifications:

·       Degree in Architecture, with significant progress made toward obtaining a Professional Architecture License

·       Minimum of five years of progressive professional experience

·       Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup and other basic software tools of the industry

·       Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization as well as clients and consultants

·       Ability to work well handling multiple projects and multiple tasks

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills

·       Willingness and desire to lead in a collaborative environment

·       Advancement in the firm is based on proven ability and desire to take on responsibilities

·       Responsible for meeting project schedules and budgets across all design/construction phases

·       Excellent organizational and time management skills for multiple project assignments and independence

Elements offers a competitive base salary plus bonus based upon each individual’s performance and competitive benefits.  

Qualified individuals should submit their resume to: info@elementsofarc.com

PROJECT ARCHITECT, Historic Preservation

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Focus: Historic Preservation studio

Location: Fort Worth or DFW Metroplex, Texas

KOMATSU ARCHITECTURE

Komatsu Architecture, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1959, is a mid-size architecture and interior design firm with a balanced portfolio providing new building design and historic preservation solutions that respect our environment, cultural heritage, and community context. Our firm’s work ranges throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm’s preservation work is primarily focused in Texas and surrounding states. Our new construction programs have been in twenty-six states. Our firm is established and invested in the communities we work with, enjoying long-standing client relationships and repeat work. We are looking for professionals who can be challenged and are eager to be part of this exciting team.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Currently, Komatsu is seeking a Project Architect for our preservation studio.

This opportunity is for a full-time, in office or hybrid position. As a Project Architect, you will directly engage in project research, planning, design, development, and production daily in collaboration with the Director of Historic Preservation and production support staff. This position will work on primarily rehabilitation and restoration projects from master planning and programming through construction administration. Responsibilities will include working directly with clients and consultants, managing most design / technical aspects of a project, and daily collaboration and mentoring of junior team members. A successful candidate will be an organized self-starter, with clear communication skills and a collaborative outlook.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

·       Proficient skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite required

·       Experience with Newforma Project and Information Management software a plus

·       Previous experience in architectural project management of complex rehabilitation and restoration projects including development of all phases of planning, programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and contract administration

·       Perform architectural building surveys and condition assessments

·       Basic field documentation skills required, experience with LiDAR Scanning and/or drone operation a plus

·       Knowledge of historic and new building technologies

·       Competent research, writing, and/or editing skills, must be able to assist in preparation of a variety of studies and reports, including, but not limited to: existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, code analysis, historic structure reports, and coordinate with in-house facility programming specialists.  

·       Review historic drawings and documents, historical research skills are a plus.

·       Lead the production of conceptual design packages and construction documents.

·       Coordinate and in some cases write specifications.

·       Ability to multi-task, create / maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets

·       Ability to coordinate and manage engineering consultants, experience in collaborating with material conservators in the treatment of interior and exterior building components a plus

·       Proven ability to interact with clients and meet their expectations

·       Assist Project Managers with quality control, meeting documentation, and coordination.

·       Experience with the public review process and regulatory agencies, such as local commission / boards and state historic preservation offices (SHPOs)

·       Knowledge of building and life safety codes

·       Perform construction administration services (review submittals and requests for information, attend OAC meetings, complete and document site walks.)

·       Project experience with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings, Restoration and Rehabilitation focus

·       Collaboratively managing teams for large projects and working individually on smaller projects simultaneously.

·       Supervising/mentoring junior staff.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Licensed Architect, 8 -10 years of professional architectural experience preferred.

·       Bachelor’s degree or 5-year professional degree in Architecture is required. A professional master’s degree in architecture and/or certificate in Historic Preservation is a plus.

·       Travel required, primarily within Texas, U.S. and international travel a possibility

·       U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, must possess a valid US Passport and Driver’s license and be able to obtain a security clearance to work on federal level projects

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

·       Hybrid work schedule

·       Employer paid Medical benefits

·       Dental and Vision benefits

·       Eleven paid federal holidays

·       Paid vacation

·       Paid Personal Leave

·       401k retirement plan, plus discretionary employer contribution

TO APPLY

If you have a passion for preservation, architecture, and design and want to work with a dedicated team, then please send your resume, portfolio or work samples in PDF format to:

awarner@komatsu-inc.com

Include “Preservation Project Architect position” in subjec

PROJECT ARCHITECT, New Construction

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Focus: New Construction / Institutional  

Location: Fort Worth or DFW Metroplex, Texas

KOMATSU ARCHITECTURE

Komatsu Architecture, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1959, is a mid-size architecture and interior design firm with a balanced portfolio providing new building design and historic preservation solutions that respect our environment, cultural heritage, and community context. Our firm’s work ranges throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm’s preservation work is primarily focused in Texas and surrounding states. Our new construction programs have been in twenty-six states. Our firm is established and invested in the communities we work with, enjoying long-standing client relationships and repeat work. We are looking for professionals who can be challenged and are eager to be part of this exciting team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

·       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

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

·       Hybrid work schedule

·       Employer paid Medical benefits

·       Dental and Vision benefits

·       Eleven paid federal holidays

·       Paid vacation

·       Paid Personal Leave

·       401k retirement plan, plus discretionary employer contribution

TO APPLY

Please send your resume, portfolio or work samples in PDF format to: awarner@komatsu-inc.com

Include “Project Architect position” in subject heading.