Employment

FWH Architects, Inc. is offering tremendous opportunities for talented and dedicated professionals including Licensed Architect, Project Manager, Draftsperson and Construction Administrator. These positions are immediately available.

FWH Architects, Inc. is a well-established, service-oriented firm that is principally involved in commercial retail projects throughout the Eastern U.S. The firm serves a solid (and growing) base of repeat Clients consisting largely of private developers. Throughout the company’s 21-year history, the firm’s Clientele has been built primarily on word-of-mouth referrals from established Clients, General Contractors, and others. The company has succeeded with what should be essentials for any business: hard work by a committed staff, dedication to Clientele and their schedules, commitment to quality, responsiveness in terms of phone calls and email, etc. While not unique characteristics, the growth of the company and its ability to maintain long lasting relationships with Clients suggests that every firm does not abide by such basic principles. The FWH staff understands that the reward in doing so is the Client’s next job or, even better, the next new Client gained by a referral.

FWH Architects, Inc. is only seeking individuals that understand such essentials and will be committed to the same. In addition, applicants must demonstrate their experience and capabilities for the positions as indicated below.

• Licensed Architect with NCARB Certification
• 10 years’ experience in the design and production management of commercial / retail projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Expertise in the production of construction documents including quality control
• Significant knowledge / understanding of building and fire codes (Florida Building Code, International Building Code, Handicap Accessibility Codes)
• Portfolio of work demonstrating design experience

• 2 or 4 years in an educational program focusing on Architecture / Construction, preferred but not required
• 5 – 7 year experience in the design and production management of commercial / retail projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Prior knowledge of graphic software (i.e. – Sketch-up, Photoshop, etc.), desirable but not required
• Expertise in the production of construction documents including quality control
• Significant understanding of building and fire codes (Florida Building Code, International Building Code, and Uniform Building Code)
• Portfolio of work demonstrating design experience

• 2 years in an educational program focusing on Architecture / Construction, preferred but not required
• 2 – 5 year experience in the production of commercial / retail projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Prior knowledge of graphic software (i.e. – Sketch-up, Photoshop, etc.), desirable but not required
• Expertise in the production of construction documents including quality control
• Ability to interface with other staff and clients in a constructive way

• Minimum 5 years on-site field experience overseeing projects under construction as an Architect/Construction Administrator or Construction/Project Manager.
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering from an accredited college required, or requisite experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe (PDF) required; knowledge of Procore and similar database websites preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD a plus
• Possess a working knowledge of construction industry and how buildings are constructed.
• Familiarity with AIA documents.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
• Ability to use extensive working knowledge of all paperwork procedures necessary to complete the documents necessary for architectural contracts.
• Ability to use working knowledge of all consultant work and maintain basics of most building systems.
• Provide design and construction coordination on design and/or building projects.
• Conducts regular design reviews, updates, coordination, value engineering, constructability, shop drawing revisions, ASI’s, RFI’s and change orders.
• Manages A/E schedule and milestone dates and keeps project manager/project leader apprised of progress and escalates issues appropriately.
• Travel to project or design office as required to facilitate construction. Visit job site as required to review progress and facilitate construction by coordinating RFI’s, ASI’s and other information requests, payment applications and contractor requests.
• Provide an up-to-date filing system and logging/tracking of all work issues.
• During design process, review drawings, as a QA/QC check, for coordination or review of specifications.

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Self-motivated / Self-starter
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Exceptional writing and oral skills (English)
• Exceptional project management and personnel management skills
• Accountability for assigned work
• Professionalism in client relations
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be willing to relocate (within 6 weeks of acceptance). Firm location is in Holiday, FL, Pasco County

The advertised positions should not be considered by interested candidates as final positions. FWH Architects, Inc. strongly believes that upward movement within the firm can be achieved by any employee. This is evidenced by the advancement of two long-time employees to partnership; a reward and direct result of their hard work, dedication and commitment and, ultimately, their contributions to the success and growth of the firm.

FWH Architects, Inc. welcomes responses from applicants that meet all stated requirements and, additionally, understand and desire the career opportunity offered. Applicants should submit resumes along with digital portfolios demonstrating architectural design, graphic abilities and construction documentation via the form below.

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