Junior Project Architect

At LivingHomes our mission is to create homes and communities that inspire people, foster family and community interaction, and make modern life easier, healthier and more comfortable -- all in ways that compliment and enhance the municipalities and environments in which we work.  We hope our products will set a standard for the positive impact they have on soil, water, energy and health - and we're using the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED®) certification system so we, and you, can measure how we're doing.

We are deeply committed to our mission; it reflects both the values of the LivingHomes' team and advisors as well as the customers we aim to reach.  Responding to demand, we plan to introduce increasingly more affordable homes, with smaller ecological footprints.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a junior architect to join our team. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, apply creative problem solving skills and meet deadlines. You must be knowledgeable about residential design and construction.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with project architects to develop plans for custom and standard LivingHomes.
• Coordinate consultants for mechanical, electric, plumbing, structural and solar work.
• Assist with LEED certification.
• Produce complete set of Construction Documents.
• Participate in project management including tasking, tracking schedule, budgeted time, and deliverables.
• Conduct Construction Administration for projects in production.
• Complete research on pricing, environmental and/or structural systems.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years prior experience in residential design and construction.
• 1-2 years prior work experience with Revit, producing working drawings, and 3-5 years experience with AutoCad.
• At least 2 years on site Construction Administration experience with residential construction, specifically during construction phase.
• Interest/experience in sustainable design and/or prefabrication.
• Minimum BS or BA in Architecture.
• Experience with building code compliance is essential; experience with environmental modeling, construction budgets, and/or project management experience is a big plus, ideally with a firm that designs or builds custom or production homes.

Other Requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Must be self-directed, resourceful, and goal oriented.
• An eye for detail and a desire to perform at a high level.
• Comfort with a start-up environment, small office, able to wear many hats and enjoy multiple responsibilities.
• A sense of humor.

Software:

• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with any of the following: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio, VRay, Sketchup, Revit-Ecotect, or other energy modeling software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project a plus.

Compensation: Salary is negotiable and dependent upon experience and skills. All full-time employees earn ownership in LivingHomes. Other great benefits including the opportunity to work with great architects, to create homes that improve the quality of living for people and the environment, and to surf during lunch (our office is blocks from the ocean).

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and samples of work in .PDF format.