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Senior Architect

 

Höweler + Yoon is a Boston-based architectural design firm of 20+ employees committed to transformational impact in the built environment and design excellence across multiple scales. Founded and led by Partners Eric Höweler and J. Meejin Yoon, the studio has built a reputation for work that is research-driven, socially engaged, and formally innovative. We are looking for a talented, motivated, and responsible Senior Architect(s) with 10+ years of experience for our office in Boston, MA.

 

Qualifications:

 

Professional degree (B.Arch or M.Arch) and 10+ years of qualified experience 

 

Experience as a project manager in leading small- to large-scale buildings working on all phases of a single project

 

Strong organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, and ability to be flexible

 

Excellent communication, collaboration, and management skills with clients, consultants, H+Y leadership, and the design team 

 

Significant experience with the later phases including construction documentation and administration

 

Proficiency with Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite and AutoCAD

 

Strong work ethic, being proactive, flexible, and self motivation is essential

 

A willingness to train and mentor team members as well as engage in professional development for the office as a whole

 

Excellent design and graphic skills, with the ability to participate in the conceptualization and design of complex projects from pre-design through construction documents phases

 

Responsibilities:

 

Participate in the leadership at H+Y: leading project teams, contributing to H+Y leadership conversations and strategic planning, mentoring younger staff.

 

Responsible for components of project development in the following phases: Programming, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration

 

Ensure HYA’s project standards, professionalism and creativity are carried out for all work

 

Develop and present designs with understanding of building systems, sustainability requirements, accessibility and code compliance for solutions that are unique and engaging while tailored to both HYA and client’s vision and project requirements

 

Manage project schedules, deliverables, staff, consultants and extended project teams

 

Communicate and serve as a liaison with clients, contractors and consultants. Ensure projects meet expectations of quality, time and cost and promote the firm’s integrity and industry reputation.

 

Prepare and lead design presentation meetings and attend town hearings for regulatory approvals

 

Prepare construction documents, bidding documents, and permit documents, and maintain quality control of such tasks

 

Perform code review and work with various governing agencies for code compliance

 

Demonstrate understanding of construction materials and details and serve as a technical resource for the H+Y team

 

Participate in business development activities, including interview presentations and concept development for potential projects

 

Benefits:

 

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

 

Compensation package with 401k, health, and dental benefits