Architect – K-12

Overview

The Project Architect provides project-wide design and technical leadership to create high quality solutions aligned with project goals. Serving as Professional of Record, this role holds primary responsibility to ensure design intent, technical quality and project requirements are successfully integrated into the overall project design and deliverables. This is a full-time, exempt position paid on a salary basis.

Life at Parkhill 

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.   

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.  

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

Responsibilities

• Provides project-wide design and technical leadership, oversight, and coordination
• Serves as Professional of Record on projects of various scales and complexity
• Applies sound professional judgement and technical expertise to guide project execution
• Partners with Project Managers in development and maintenance of scope, budget, schedule, and labor resource plans
• Translates project scope into coordinated deliverables and documentation strategies
• Prepares, reviews and oversees production of drawings, specifications, and other required technical documentation
• Leads Construction Administration and resolution of design-related issues
• Leads interface with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors regarding design and technical related aspects of the project
• Implements and oversees Parkhill’s quality control, risk management and project delivery standard practices for the project design and deliverables
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional Architecture License required
• 5+ years of relevant architectural experience
• Demonstrated capability to assume project-wide architectural responsibility
• Experience supporting and coordinating project controls and Construction Administration
• Proficiency with architectural design software, including Revit, MOS, and Bluebeam
• Strong leadership and communication skills 

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include: 

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.  

• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.  

• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.        

• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.