Architect Level III; Licensed

Job Overview

Hoefer Welker is hiring a Project Architect (Level III) with 8+ years of experience. The role involves managing, designing, and delivering successful building projects from schematic to construction, while maintaining office standards and best practices.

• Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the architectural team, fostering a collaborative and client‑centric environment.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, and owners throughout all project phases, ensuring integrated project delivery and alignment with office, client, and project goals.
• Advance client satisfaction by proactively identifying future project opportunities and encouraging continued partnership.
• Coordinate project personnel, monitor assignments, and ensure project requirements are met.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, and status of all assigned projects.
• Maintain client confidence by upholding professionalism, accountability, and performance standards.
• Conduct architectural studies, develop design concepts and criteria, and prepare reports, calculations, and detailed design and construction documents.
• Perform preliminary field surveys and develop preliminary design drafts.
• Assist in developing statements of probable cost.
• Present plans and documents to governing authorities for land‑use, zoning, and permit approvals.
• Inspect construction projects during progress and upon completion, advising contractors on plans and specifications.
• Prepare materials, write construction specifications, and develop detailed construction documents.
• Initiate and enforce a quality assurance program throughout the project life cycle.
• Support the entire project from conceptual design through full implementation.
• Serve as an SME on specialized systems and represent lead technical viewpoints.
• Liaise with project management, architects, and consultants to ensure coordinated project delivery.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or related field.
• Architectural registration required; NCARB and LEED Green Associate desired.
• 8+ years of architectural practice on technical projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, Sketch Up, Microsoft Office;
  Deltek Vantagepoint and Newforma knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, delegation, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional client service and responsive design solution delivery.
• Self‑motivated, strong work ethic, and consistently meeting project goals.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player across disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle as required.

Hoefer Welker is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.