Job Role - Aspiring Architect

Hi There,

Thanks for your interest in this job role. We are excited to find the right person to bring into the Strongwork Architecture Team.

A good candidate for this role would:

  • Have 1-3 years’ experience in the field of architecture working on project teams in an architectural office.

  • Have Revit proficiency 

  • Be willing to learn and be mentored 

  • Be commited to the field of architecture 

  • Be open to a part-time or full time-ish flexible schedule.

  • Be excited about a fully remote position with once monthly in-person get-togethers

A bit more about the role:

1.     This person is the single point of accountability for the

a.     Creation of thorough, high quality, project drawings in Revit and other software. “Accountability” does not mean that the person is responsible for KNOWING everything about every detail, but rather is responsible for making sure that the drawings are reviewed and check off by other staff members that KNOW everything about every detail.

2.     This person will support the following other roles

a.     Designer during design process by

  • Participating in design charrettes and other activities

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

b.     Marketing manager by

  • Creating marketing materials as needed

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

3.     This person will intentionally develop architectural and project management skills 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

4.     Communications/Team Meetings

a.     Reports to – Project Architect/Project Manager

b.     Monday morning meetings – All staff

c.     Project meetings – project team

d.     Other meetings and communication as needed

5.     Other role description, general tasks, and responsibilities

a.     This person 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.

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

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

d.     This person must be proficient in Revit.

e.     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.