Architect - Commercial

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Architect to join the firm as part of our Commercial team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the design process on a variety of projects in size and scope
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Foster a productive partnership with the client and project delivery team through regular communication and collaboration
• Utilize appropriate software at a proficient level to create graphics and presentation materials
• Support the integration of the design process with other workflows and project tasks
• Collaborate with project teams serving as concept champions throughout the project
• Execute coordination and integration of construction and consultant documents
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Conduct field verification and site visits as needed
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Actively contribute to the production of major components of a thorough set of construction documents
• Assist with contract administration responsibilities
• Translating concepts and information into images
• Participating in the process of exploring and completing usable detailing solutions

Qualifications

• This role is an in-office position
• Degree from a NAAB-accredited architecture program or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in commercial design
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence required; experience with other 3D software preferred
• Experience preparing all stages of design documentation, performing construction administration, and consultant coordination
• The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, highly-motivated individual seeking progressively more responsible assignments on a variety of projects
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills, and detailing 
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration or anticipation of registration
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Confident presentation ability
• Candidates should be familiar with coordinating project deliverables and clients

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

Base Salary Range: $70,000-$117,000 annually – Washington, D.C. only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Washington, D.C. only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.*

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

#LI-RT1