Job Role - Aspiring Architect - Intern Level

UPDATE May 6, 2021, 8:45am:

Thanks for your interest in this position. I have had an overwhelming response! Which is great, but unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to interview everyone. I have several interviews lined up for this week and next. I am creating a list of other folks who have responded to the position and will be following up with them if none of the interview candidates work out. If you would like to be put on the list please email me at alan@strongworkarchitecture.com.

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The person in this role must be committed to the field of architecture. Much of their time will be spent in the trenches of the sometimes tedious and mind wrenching digital world of Revit. For better or for worse it is this world where architectural experience must begin. We have specifically titled this job “Aspiring Architect” because we are looking for someone who understands that time in the trenches is the key to someday rising up and into the more nuanced world of the full spectrum of architectural work.

Role:

1.     This person will support the following other roles

  • Project Architect to produce thorough, high quality, project drawings in Revit and other software.

  • Designer during design process by

    • Participating in design charrettes and other activities

    • Independently creating/developing design ideas as directed by the Designer

  • Marketing manager by

    • Creating marketing materials as needed

    • Creating, posting, and monitoring social media content as needed

2.     This person will intentionally develop experience in the practice of architecture by participating in, supporting, and/or leading project activities including but not limited to

  • Site analysis

  • Code and Zoning review and analysis

  • Programming

  • Consultant coordination/drawing review

  • Client presentation production

  • Milestone deliverable processes

  • Project meetings

  • Bidding, permitting, and construction activities

3.     Communications/Team Meetings

  • Reports to – Project Architect/Project Advocate

  • Monday morning meetings – All staff

  • Project meetings – project team

  • Other meetings and communication as needed

5.     Other role description, general tasks, and responsibilities

  • This person must be detail oriented, highly self-motivated, and receptive to mentorship and constructive criticism.

  • This person must be curious and a constant learner, but also know when to ask questions.

  • It would be ideal for this person to have worked in an architectural office before, and to have some experience working in Revit.

  • Ideally the candidate is also proficient in the following software:

    • Sketchup/Layout

    • Adobe Creative Suite

    • Enscape

    • Bluebeam Revu

  • The person in this role will often exist in a “person of all trades” capacity. Other responsibilities may include:

    • Minor IT troubleshooting

    • Errands

    • Meeting coordination, preparation

    • Meeting notes: taking, typing, and formatting

    • Various word processing and organizational tasks

    • What else?

 

Strongwork Architecture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.