Architect III
CannonDesign
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Independently contribute design, production, coordination, and architectural detailing as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers and consultants.
- Maintain communications with the Owner and Consultants on project status, design intent, concerns and questions.
- Prepare design sketches of moderate to complex site plans.
- Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
- Evaluate design for code compliance and assist in plan check review and approvals.
- May independently process “Requests for Information.”
- Perform field site observations. Field site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Coordinate with all other team members on project assignments.
- May supervise, monitor, train and direct work of interns and less experienced team members.
- May take a leadership role within the project team.
- May take a leadership role in team meetings.
- May participate in marketing proposals.
- May perform other duties as required.
- Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 6 years of related professional experience required.
- Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
- CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
- Must be a critical thinker.
- Must be highly analytical
- Must be a fully qualified professional.
- Must possess technical capabilities.
- Able to perform work with some degree of latitude and with some ambiguity in work.
- Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
About this role
CannonDesign is seeking an experienced architect to join their Houston office as part of a multidisciplinary design team. You'll work on moderate to complex projects, handling design development, technical coordination, and architectural detailing while collaborating with engineers, consultants, and the client. The role involves field site observations, code compliance review, RFI processing, and frequent communication across disciplines to keep projects aligned. You may also mentor junior staff and take on leadership responsibilities within project teams.
This position requires a current U.S. architectural license and a minimum of six years of professional experience, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. You'll need strong proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite, plus the ability to think critically, work analytically, and manage ambiguity. A strong design portfolio and demonstrated skills in communication, presentation, and organization are essential. CDT and LEED credentials are preferred.
This is a contract role based in Houston requiring in-office work. You should be prepared to submit both your resume and portfolio when applying through CannonDesign's careers site.
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