Architect

Overview

We are currently seeking an Architect to be part of our Architecture team in our Austin, TX office.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

The Architect will report directly to the Director of Architecture. This position will work on projects across Florida, Texas, and nationally. This role includes accountability for helping to build a successful discipline practice, execute the corporate vision, and promote the architecture discipline and WGI brand across all markets and divisions.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of multiple projects of all sizes at any given time.
• Comprehensively coordinate all project and design efforts, administrative and technical, for all assigned projects.
• Pro-actively manage design intent, client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
• Estimate fees, confirm scopes of work, and prepare proposals.
• Serve as the primary client liaison to successfully deliver the design, schedule, budgets, and scope of work.
• Continue development of discipline design and production templates and standards.
• Perform administrative functions as needed for successful project completion.
• Compile, review, and check all multi-discipline documents for conformance with design intent, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ensure WGI Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards are strictly upheld for all documents prior to sending to the client.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural/technical work performed in the market sector in all offices utilizing company-wide standard

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (RA) with professional architecture degree from an accredited program, or obtaining licensure within next 6 months
• At least 5 years-experience post-graduation; prefer extensive experience in diverse client and project types including the civic, education, federal, office, industrial, transit and transportation, and aviation markets.
• Green building accreditation a plus
• Software and technology proficiencies including REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp, static and immersive visualization tools, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
• Involved in the local community
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is anEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

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