Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

Pickering Associates has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Architect to join our team in our Akron Ohio office. If you are looking for a diverse portfolio of project work and enjoy doing different project types each day, this role could be for you! We are looking for a candidate who wants to grow with our organization and will manage and run this office in a few years.

Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in all design phases and be client centric.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan or design all types of structures.
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
• Ability to research various codes and communicate impacts with the design team and owner.
• Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
• Manage and monitor progress throughout entire design and construction process and review all plans, specs, submittals and shop drawings prepared by vendor, consultants and in-house design team in order to ensure compliance with the design concept and documents.
• Multiple and frequent site visits to review quality of work and assure conformance to design intent
• Capability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects, and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well with colleagues in a team environment in order to keep multiple projects on schedule and in budget.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Architectural Licensure (NCARB certification is a plus)
• 5 years Registered Architectural Experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with client interaction and ability to lead a team