Senior Licensed Architect - Public Works

Senior Licensed Architect – Public Works

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Licensed Architect at our Houston Downtown office. This is more than a design leadership role – it's a key opportunity for an experienced architect who thrives on mentorship and aspires to become a future leader. We're looking for someone who is passionate about guiding project teams and developing emerging professionals, while helping to shape the long-term vision of our practice.

Houston, Texas

Vice President/Principal-in-Charge

40 FT Hours

Salary

Licensed Architect

Bachelor's in Architecture required

• Leads technical design for the office and works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.
• Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.
• Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.
• Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.
• Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.
• Collaborate with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

• Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects (>$2.0 million annual billing).
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on‑schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt‑Zollars’ business process including weekly rhythm.
• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

• Adaptable:
  Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Manages Time and Priorities:
  Maintaining focus on high priority work through thoughtful management of time and utilization of systems, tools and processes.
• Organizing Resources:
  Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.
• Sharing Information:
  Conveying up‑to‑date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Plans Effectively:
  Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly.
• Builds Relationships:
  Fostering thoughtful utilization of human and material resources to optimize success.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect in Texas (required).
• Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, including leadership in technical design and team coordination.
• Strong portfolio of work in Institutional, Commercial, or Public Works projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage consultant coordination.
• Strong…