Project Architect

John G. Waite Associates, Architects Employer:
Albany, NY, USLocation:
Thu, Oct 3 '24Posted on:
$75,000 - $100,000 annually Pay:

John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC (JGWA) is seeking project architects to join our team.

JGWA is a small business architecture firm with approximately 20 employees working across our Albany, NY and NYC offices. Our firm is a leader in Historic Preservation, directing restoration, adaptive use, and new design projects for historic properties across the United States. We work closely with our clients to breathe new life into historic structures for their continued use by future generations.

JGWA has been responsible for the restoration of hundreds of nationally significant buildings including the award-winning restoration projects of The Rotunda at the University of Virginia, the Baltimore Cathedral, and Cincinnati Union Terminal. Our portfolio encompasses several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over seventy-five National Historic Landmarks, and hundreds of National Register properties.

We are currently seeking motivated architects to join our award-winning team. What we are looking for in successful candidates:

• Dedicated and resourceful experienced architect;
• Strong leadership abilities with an interest in mentoring up-and-coming architects;
• Effective collaborator in team environments encompassing fellow architects, consultants, and clients;
• Ability to multitask on various projects with responsibilities including coordination of design and construction drawings (Proficiency in AutoCAD is required. Experience with Revit is preferred.);
• Knowledge of project business scope with ability to adhere to budgets and schedules;
• Passion for historic structures and their preservation (previous experience in preservation preferred, but not required).

What the successful candidates can expect from a career at JGWA:

• Supportive, small business environment dedicated to sharing knowledge and watching our team members grow as professionals and individuals;
• Opportunities to work on a variety of projects from small local historic sites to nationally significant large-scale projects;
• Collaborative team-centric office where mentors and staff work hand-in-hand across office locations;
• Ability to engage fully in a project from initial conception to completion, including travel for project specific site visits as-needed;
• Competitive benefits including paid time off, 401k program, health care, relaxed office environment, schedule flexibility, bonus potential in addition to base salary.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience)

Apply: Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and portfolio (limited to 10 pages) to resumes@jgwaarchitects.com.