Project Architect - Preservation

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.

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

This opportunity is for a full-time, in-office, production position. As a Project Architect, you will directly engage in project research, programming, planning, design development, and production daily in collaboration with the Project Manager / Studio Director and production support staff. You will also guide projects through Construction Administration. Responsibilities will include working directly with clients and consultants, managing most design / technical aspects of a project, and daily mentoring of junior team members.

A successful candidate will be an organized self-starter, with clear communication skills and a collaborative outlook.

Experience with or interest in historic preservation is a significant advantage. Many of Komatsu’s projects are existing and/or historic. The ability and willingness to understand and solve complex and unique problems is a must for this work. This position will work on primarily rehabilitation and restoration projects from master planning and programming through construction administration. Depending on current firm project roster, the Project Architect may work between several studios / project managers.

• Proficient skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite required
• Minimum of 10 years working in fully BIM / Revit based models preferred
• Experience with Newforma Project and Information Management software a plus
• Previous experience in architectural project management of complex 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…