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PROJECT ARCHITECT
Requirements
Have, at minimum, a professional degree in architecture from an accredited university.
Have 7 to 10 years of experience working in established architectural firms (preferred but not required).
Licensure in the State of Texas.
Have a solid work history including experience in design and construction administration of public, commercial, healthcare, aviation, and community projects.
Be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office programs, as well as familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, is essential. Strong visual presentation skills and communication skills are also required.
Have a strong background in designing buildings to meet Building and Zoning Codes and other State of Texas and/or regional codes and ordinances.
Have experience in the permitting and bid processes.
Have a well-developed understanding of Construction Documents and the ability to review and correct errors in documents without supervision.
Have a passion for creative design solutions and problem-solving.
Have the ability to interact graciously with clients, handle consultant coordination, and interface with contractors for design intent follow-through. The position generally involves coordinating the needs of a client and outside consultants such as structural, civil, and mechanical engineers, as well as interior designers and landscape architects.
Responsibilities
Develop and review consultant proposals for projects.
Develop internal project schedules and keep them updated throughout the duration of the project.
Be comfortable with creating design and construction documents for a variety of project types ranging from single-family residential to large commercial and institutional buildings.
Prepare meeting minutes, distribute project deliverables, and perform site visits and observation reports during the construction phase.
Working in a team setting and being excited to share knowledge and ideas with others, and to help others improve their own skills and expertise.
Work quickly, effectively, and within project timelines as either a design team member or project manager.
Bring a strong work ethic, sense of professionalism, and desire to constantly learn.
Work collaboratively with all staff and delegate and coordinate project work and serve as a mentor to junior staff.
F S Group Architects is open to speaking with candidates of all backgrounds and qualification levels. Project Architect applicants with LEED AP or other industry-recognized credentials that speak to their previous experience and skills are encouraged. Starting salary will be varied based on the applicant’s past experiences in architecture and/or construction trades, their skillset, and abilities.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and/or portfolio to: nish@fsdesignbuild.com. Please forward your portfolio or work samples when applying.
business development manager
The Business Development Manager will serve F S Group Architects firm-wide by establishing and maintaining a positive sales program and processes. Track sales, develop new leads, plan persuasive approaches and presentations, and outline actionable targets to chart progress, and provide status report. The best candidate will spend balanced portions of time inside the firm managing the business development efforts of seller-doers and outside the firm developing and maintaining a strong network. Candidate will use of the firm’s CRM platform to track leads and activities. The Business Development Manager will work with at least one Coordinator, who will assist primarily with in-house efforts. Firm-wide business development efforts will require periodic travel to several cities in the State of Texas where F S Group Architects is actively pursuing work.
Market Sectors
Aviation, Public Works, Healthcare, Religious Institutions, Education, Senior Facilities
Responsibilities
They will represent the firm to clients, peer organizations, and business associates.
Present, promote and sell Design and Construction services using solid arguments to existing and prospective clients.
Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.
Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
Expedite the resolution of client problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
Qualify incoming leads.
Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.
Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
Requirements
Proven 5-10 years of demonstrated work and managerial experience in high-level sales.
Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
Must be organized and possess prioritizing and time management skills.
Interpersonal and leadership skills to work with a wide variety of people each day, and build productive business professional relationships.
Highly motivated, target driven in sales, and familiar with CRM practices.
Proficient knowledge of MS Office
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience's needs.
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
Salary and Benefits
Base + Commission
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
How To Apply
Please email resumes to info@fsdesignbuild.com