Architect/Project Coordinator

Calthorpe Associates is internationally recognized for its innovative leadership in urban design, community planning, and regional growth strategies.  For nearly two decades the firm has assisted private and public clients in shaping new forms of growth and redevelopment - forms that help reestablish a sense of place, scale, history and environmental balance within the built environment.

Position Overview: 

Calthorpe Associates is seeking a project coordinator to join its regional planning, and master planning team. The right candidate should be trained in architecture and/urban design. They must have strong hand drawing skills and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Responsibilities: 

Project designers work under the direction of a principal or associate. Responsibilities will include: plan, coordinate and oversee production of project design documents and work schedules. Design, plan and interpret sketch designs of project managers, associates or principals. Perform urban design, site planning and other planning studies. Coordinate with project managers, associates or principals on project organization, schedule and work flow. Oversee, monitor quality and schedule the work of staff designers. Evaluate and identify appropriate methods of achieving project goals.

Qualifications: 

Master's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Community Design, or Planning and 0-2 years relevant experience. Requires expertise in site design, street design, parking standards, and computer graphics (CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Sketch-up). A portfolio of architectural designs will be required; carefully selected sample drawings are encouraged.

Compensation: Salary based on experience, with full benefits.

To Apply: 

Please send resume, along with cover letter, references and up to 10 pages of cartography samples, either via email or by mail.  No phone calls, please.

Calthorpe Associates
c/o Project Coordinator Position
2095 Rose Street, Suite 201
Berkeley CA 94709