Architect

Company: Craftstone Architects, Inc.
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

We are seeking an Architect / Architectural Associate with at least 5 years of Architectural Work Experience to lead drafting staff in daily duties in addition to completing production work. -You must be a people person with leadership qualities. -You must be self-motivated, creative, able to give and take direction, and have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and enjoy a small office environment. Most projects would be taken from concept to construction by the applicant while working in conjunction with others.

Applicants should be proficient in AutoCAD, Word and Excel. Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture, Chief Architect and Sketch-up a plus. Work experience in residential new & remodeling projects is preferred. -Working towards Architectural Licensing or being a Licensed Architect is preferred.

Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of the Senior Architect.
Take projects from concept to construction under the guidance of the Senior Architect including design development and construction document preparation.
Address building department comments.
Have a good understanding of construction techniques and the process.
Address field questions.
Guide drafting staff to take projects from concept to construction.
Review & markup drafting staff design & production work.
Be creative and use ideas from other staff and our clients to create unique and exciting designs.
Be a team-oriented person.
Have good understanding of the building & zoning codes.
Coordinate drawings with Civil, MEP and Structural Engineering consultants.
Work closely with staff, builders, and clients to gather design requirements and develop drawings for construction.
Create detailed drawings with AutoCAD Architecture.
Ensure final designs comply with local codes, builder/owner requirements and our and quality standards.

This is a full-time position in office (no remote work at this time), M-F.

If interested in this opportunity, please email your resume, some samples of your work (10 MB or less) and a short cover letter stating why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

Compensation: Salary to be based on experience plus health allowance, & annual bonus.

Craftstone Architects is a 6-person Architectural Design Firm located in Plainfield, IL that has been practicing Architecture since 2000. -We specialize in Custom Home Designs (small to Luxury), Residential Additions and Remodels, smaller Commercial Projects, and Commercial Buildouts. We work with both homeowner and builder clients. Because of our designs, construction documents, attention to detail, good client relationships and repeat/referral work, we have experienced another year of significant growth and we need to add to our staff for the third year in a row. -Our office environment is casual, easy going, smoke-free and friendly.

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