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 🔗Preservation Architect

  • Full Time
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • $70,000 - $90,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Historic Preservation Studio
  • Job Qualifications:

    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.

     

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Licensed Architect, 8 -10 years of professional architectural experience preferred.
    • 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

     

    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.
  • How 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:

    awarner@komatsu-inc.com

    Include “Preservation Project Architect position” in subject heading.

  • Job benefits: 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
  • Contact Name: Alicia Warner
  • Application Email: awarner@komatsu-inc.com
  • Application Phone #: 817-310-1914
  • Application Address: 3880 Hulen Street Suite 300 Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Website Komatsu Architecture

Komatsu Architecture, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1959, is a mid-size architecture and interior design firm with a balanced portfolio providing new building design and historic preservation solutions that respect our environment, cultural heritage, and community context. Our firm’s work ranges throughout the U.S. and abroad. The firm’s preservation work is primarily focused in Texas and surrounding states. Our new construction programs have been in twenty-six states. Our firm is established and invested in the communities we work with, enjoying long-standing client relationships and repeat work. We are looking for professionals who can be challenged and are eager to be part of this exciting team.

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.