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Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, a nationally recognized design firm located on Fourteenth Street, NW in Washington, DC, is seeking a talented Project Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is a BARCH or MARCH graduate with 5-10 years of experience in commercial, multi-family residential, and mixed-use projects.

• Hard-working, detail-oriented professional, committed to exemplary design and the advancement of the architect’s leadership role in the industry.
• Demonstrates knowledge of building codes, construction budgets, project budgets and other professional practice issues.
• Contributes superior communication, management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of construction details, methods and materials on a range of construction types.
• Exhibits leadership, mentoring and directing team members and effectively maintaining relationships with clients and consultants.
• Self-directed and a self-starter.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the industry; takes an active role in local professional associations and in the community.

Requirements:

• BARCH or MARCH Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of experience as an architect/designer on build projects.
• Demonstrates mastery of REVIT, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe CSS programs.
• Architectural Registration is preferred.
• LEED or WELL accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides overall leadership for multiple and complicated residential, mixed-use and commercial projects.
• Evaluate design requirements; prepare and/or supervise site and building analysis.
• Explores innovative design concepts and solutions.
• Supervises the development of renderings and presentation materials for clients and/or public presentations.
• Generates project documents including plans, sections, details, and project manual in coordination of a complete construction document package.
• Collaborates with other lead professionals to ensure design and documentation are in accordance with project expectations.
• Prepares and presents design drawings and assists in presentations both internally and externally (to clients, and to review organizations).
• Collaborates with Team Leaders to develop, monitor and facilitate project schedules.
• Is a major contributor during client meetings and presentations, providing leadership and organization.
• Oversees the design work of others promoting integrated and cohesive designs.
• Presents design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.
• Mentors and trains younger team members and peers.
• Maintains and develops relationships with existing clients and cultivates new client relationships.
• Contributes to the spirit and vibrancy of the studio.

About Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS

Bonstra|Haresign ARCHITECTS is a firm of 35 creative architects and designers – problem-solvers who thrive on finding innovative solutions to the challenges of cities and neighborhoods. We are guided by the belief that architecture transforms communities and inspires people. We operate in a collaborative studio environment where the open discussion of architectural ideas and client solutions is valued and encouraged. Our team lives and works in the neighborhoods in which our projects are built; an ethos of community involvement is encouraged at every level. At Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, our people are our most valuable resource. We are a team of dedicated individuals who passionately believe in the power of design to positively shape the world.

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