Principal Architect jobs in Temple, TX

Bulls Eye Recruiting is looking for an experienced architect/project manager interested in a leadership role with the potential for partnership in a mid-size firm (currently 15 people on staff).  THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE ROLE.  HYBRID OR REMOTE EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The right candidate will have proven architectural design skills and experience with junior staff development.

Our client is a full-service firm with a track record of great projects primarily throughout Texas (Austin, Houston, Bryan/College Station, Ft. Worth) but with projects in other states and countries. Our client is located in a Bryan, Texas city where the cost of living is affordable, home ownership is attainable, traffic is manageable, a major university attracts talented professionals from many disciplines and the benefits of metropolitan areas (Austin, Houston and Dallas) are easily accessible.

The senior staff architect will, at a minimum:

• Currently be living in the US and have experience working for a US architecture firm (engineering degree/experience not acceptable substitution)

• Have a thorough knowledge of residential and/or commercial codes and construction

• Maintain a good working relationship with municipal personnel

• Have a thorough understanding of different construction types, UL assemblies and insulating and water proofing systems

• Develop accurate cost proposals for new projects based on client and local requirements

• Establish concept drawings for projects taking into consideration the site plan and development restrictions

• Manage Junior staff

o Coordinate and review junior staff drawings

o Direct staff in creating accurate as-builts for residential and commercial remodels

and additions

• Review and coordinate engineering, accessibility, and other outside services

• Work with clients to identify project objectives

• Conduct the final review of projects

• Provide contract administration and draft field reports

• Be able to quickly identify cost effective solutions for expansions and/or additions

Candidate must have:

• EXPERIENCE IN AN ARCHITECTURE FIRM (engineering will not be accepted

as a substitute)

• Leadership experience

• Willing to work in the office, this is not a telecommuting position

• Experience with AutoCAD at a minimum, and Revit, Sketchup and/or other 3D modeling

software are a plus

• Ability to relocate if necessary

• Availability to work overtime when needed

• A minimum of 10 years of experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, engineers and municipal staff

• Strong organizational skills

• Authorized to work and located in the US

Benefits include:

401K

Vacation/Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

AIA dues paid

Healthcare Stipend (we do not currently offer a health care plan due to the low pool of

employees wanting to participate in a plan – we do offer a negotiable monthly stipend to

help off-set the cost of a private plan)