Currently, Komatsu is seeking a Project Architect for our preservation studio.
This opportunity is for a full-time, in office or hybrid position. As a Project Architect, you will directly engage in project research, planning, design, development, and production daily in collaboration with the Director of Historic Preservation and production support staff. This position will work on primarily rehabilitation and restoration projects from master planning and programming through construction administration. Responsibilities will include working directly with clients and consultants, managing most design / technical aspects of a project, and daily collaboration and mentoring of junior team members. A successful candidate will be an organized self-starter, with clear communication skills and a collaborative outlook.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS
- Proficient skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite required
- Experience with Newforma Project and Information Management software a plus
- Previous experience in architectural project management of complex rehabilitation and restoration projects including development of all phases of planning, programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and contract administration
- Perform architectural building surveys and condition assessments
- Basic field documentation skills required, experience with LiDAR Scanning and/or drone operation a plus
- Knowledge of historic and new building technologies
- Competent research, writing, and/or editing skills, must be able to assist in preparation of a variety of studies and reports, including, but not limited to: existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, code analysis, historic structure reports, and coordinate with in-house facility programming specialists.
- Review historic drawings and documents, historical research skills are a plus.
- Lead the production of conceptual design packages and construction documents.
- Coordinate and in some cases write specifications.
- Ability to multi-task, create / maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets
- Ability to coordinate and manage engineering consultants, experience in collaborating with material conservators in the treatment of interior and exterior building components a plus
- Proven ability to interact with clients and meet their expectations
- Assist Project Managers with quality control, meeting documentation, and coordination.
- Experience with the public review process and regulatory agencies, such as local commission / boards and state historic preservation offices (SHPOs)
- Knowledge of building and life safety codes
- Perform construction administration services (review submittals and requests for information, attend OAC meetings, complete and document site walks.)
- Project experience with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings, Restoration and Rehabilitation focus
- Collaboratively managing teams for large projects and working individually on smaller projects simultaneously.
- Supervising/mentoring junior staff.
REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed Architect, 8 -10 years of professional architectural experience
- Bachelor’s degree or 5-year professional degree in Architecture is required. A professional master’s degree in architecture and/or certificate in Historic Preservation is a plus.
- Travel required, primarily within Texas, U.S. and international travel a possibility
- U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, must possess a valid US Passport and Driver’s license and be able to obtain a security clearance to work on federal level projects
BENEFITS/COMPENSATION
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employer paid Medical benefits
- Dental and Vision benefits
- Eleven paid federal holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid Personal Leave
- 401k retirement plan, plus discretionary employer contribution
TO APPLY
If you have a passion for preservation, architecture, and design and want to work with a dedicated team, then please send your resume, portfolio or work samples in PDF format to: employment@komatsu-inc.com
Include “Preservation Project Architect Position” in the subject heading.
Currently, Komatsu is seeking a Project Architect to work on a wide range of municipal and institutional new construction projects.
This is an opportunity for a full time team/production position with a talented support staff. Komatsu Architecture is a mid-sized firm, with opportunities to experience working on projects from Programming through Construction Administration. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects, working directly with clients, while reporting directly to the Project Manager and/or principal-in-charge. As the role of Architect, you will directly engage in project development and production. Our firm size requires that this also be a direct project participation position, including technical and production skills.
This position requires team commitment and mentoring, and direct participation in document production, construction administration, and CA services (Komatsu project team participants follow projects from Programming through Construction Completion). We are not compartmented into separate project delivery functions. Coordination with in-house Interiors Group is essential, providing support in programming, interior architecture and comprehensive interior design services. Client and consultant direct coordination responsibilities requires people skills and communication. LEED accredited profession and/or PMP certification are desired.
REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed Architect with a Bachelor’s degree or 5 yr professional degree in Architecture is required. A Master’s Degree in Architecture (a certificate focus on Historic Preservation) is a plus, but not essential
- Technical skills in Revit
- 6+ years of architectural production experience preferred (Revit)
- Previous experience in architectural projects of complex new design programs and rehabilitation or historic projects including development of all phases of planning (including master plans, programming, design, construction documents, bidding, and contract administration, including clear communication skills with clients, consultants, and contractors
- Experience with the public review process, regulatory agencies, and as applicable (historic preservation reviewing entities (SHPOs) is a plus; local commissions and boards
- Knowledge of building and life safety codes
- Must be able to review and edit technical specifications
- Must be able to prepare a variety of studies and reports, including, but not limited to: existing facility conditions assessments – FCA’s; feasibility studies; code analysis; (historic structure reports a plus); coordinate with in-house facility programming specialists
- Detail oriented and have a technical understanding of the construction experience (demonstrated knowledge of the technical aspects of new design and building technologies, historic-age building techniques is important); mid-century design knowledge and technologies is a plus
- Potential leadership, communications and organizational/people skills
- Self-starter; Ability to multi-task, create and maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets
- Collaborative personality to excel in team situations is essential
- Proven ability to interact with clients and meet their expectations
- Proficiency and project experience utilizing support software Microsoft Office suite, and Revit (we use Newforma Project and Information Management software and interface with ProCore
- Competent research, writing, and/or editing skills
- Experience in collaborating with material conservation consultants in the treatment of interior and exterior building components (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards is a plus)
- Travel required, primarily within Texas for Preservation Services; US and International travel if general facility project experience
- U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, must possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to obtain a security clearance to work on/at US government sites – General Services Administration GSA (US Courthouses, tenant facilities such as US Marshal’s Office; Department of Justice); US Department of the Interior; Department of Homeland Security; US Department of Defense DOD Installations; US Postal Service historic properties; and others if needed
BENEFITS/COMPENSATION
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employer paid Medical benefits
- Dental and Vision benefits
- Eleven paid federal holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid Personal Leave
- 401k retirement plan, plus discretionary employer contribution
TO APPLY
Please send your resume, portfolio or work samples in PDF format to: employment@komatsu-inc.com
Include “Project Architect position” in the subject heading.
Komatsu Architecture, established in Fort Worth in 1959 by Albert S. Komatsu is a second-generation family owned professional design organization.
A facilities approach addresses how the planning, design, and management of buildings and associated systems affect an organization’s ability to meet business objectives. Physical aspects of the space are coordinated with personnel and work processes. Real estate, equipment, furnishings, and technology are not treated as isolated components but rather as resources that can be actively and creatively managed. As part of the organization’s strategic plan, the performance of these resources can be measured and maintained after the building is occupied. The facility can be used as a competitive advantage – an extension of a product or service. Technology is critical to this concept. New tools are continually being developed that compress time-consuming procedures and alleviate repetitive tasks.
Many of the services we offer are outside the bounds of what is considered to be traditional architecture. These specialties speak to our philosophies of creative problem-solving, multi-disciplinary teams, sustainable design, and environmental quality. Our clients need assistance in analyzing complex issues requiring long range forecasts, strategic analysis, life-cycle costing, and master plan implementation. We see our relationships with our clients as cyclical, related to ongoing processes and not isolated projects. With our clients we must remain focused on the task of defining problems, formulating solutions, and responding to change.