Project Architect (Austin & San Antonio, TX)

Architect Position at Marmon Mok Architecture

Marmon Mok Architecture is seeking a talented individual for our teams in Austin and San Antonio. The preferred candidate is passionate about elevating people and communities through thoughtful, beautiful, and impactful buildings!

Accomplished Architect, full-time, with 5-15 years plus of experience. Experience with commercial, civic, and/or healthcare projects strongly preferred.

This position requires:

• Strong understanding of construction documentation, AE industry drawing conventions and standards, building codes, building systems, building technology, and delivery methods
• An ability to work in a team environment with consultants and maintain client communications and expectations, taking responsibility for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of a project.
• An understanding of contract documents, fees, and agreements
• Ability and desire to manage and lead a team
• Experience working on projects with construction budgets between $10M – $100M preferred
• Strong understanding of building codes and regulations
• Architectural registration required; LEED AP preferred.
• Experience working at full-service commercial architecture firms (multi-story steel and concrete buildings)
• An understanding of the local/regional AEC ecosystem (consultants & GC's) preferred
• Experience with the local permitting process is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the preparation of drawings for schematic design, design development, and contract documents.
• Supervise architectural and design staff in preparation of relevant documents, including providing guidance, redline reviews, an emphasis will be on the knowledge of building code and systems and ability to develop documents in Revit for the preparation of documents, including pricing and bidding packages, client presentations, and construction documents.
• Work with other team members to translate the design intent into the contract documents
• Communicate with other Marmon Mok team members including specification writers to identify appropriate building systems and incorporate the requirements in the technical documentation.
• Assist with or have direct responsibility for reviewing and translating client design criteria, standards and project requirements from document preparation through installation.
• Be responsible for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of the project.
• Apply knowledge and experience in services during Bidding and Construction Administration.
• Mentor less-experienced design staff on construction documentation practices and building detailing.

Skill Set:

• Architecture degree and license required (Texas preferred)
• LEED AP or WELL AP a plus
• 5-15 years of experience
• Can lead and manage a project team
• Knowledge of project design process, programming, construction documentation, codes, and administration
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, professional, proactive, understands sense of urgency
• Collaborative and professional team leader
• Design and detail oriented
• Revit and AutoCAD fluency required
• Teams/Bluebeam familiarity, experienced with collaboration tools
• InDesign, Word, Excel, SketchUp

Additional Skills (Preferred, not required):

• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders a plus
• Familiarity with energy-modeling tools a plus

About Marmon Mok:

Founded in 1953, we are celebrating our 73rd year of elevating clients and communities in Texas. We are ranked 54th in Building Design and Construction magazine's 2024 survey of the top 90 architecture firms in the country (18th in healthcare).

Note:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Sponsorship for an employment visa, such as a TN or H1-B visa, is not available.
• Must be capable of passing background checks for on-site work at government and secure facilities
• Marmon Mok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Competitive salary and benefits package, plus a positive and empowering team-oriented culture

How to Apply:

• Please send your cover letter, resume/CV, and portfolio (either as a pdf or via a link to a digital copy) to: View email address on click.appcast.io