Dietz & Company Architects is full-service architecture firm based in Massachusetts, with offices in Springfield and Cambridge, MA. We are seeking a Project Architect or Project Manager with strong passion for design to join our collaborative and team-oriented hospitality design studio in our Springfield office.
Our hospitality studio is a fast-paced, high performing design studio focusing on restaurants, bars, hotels, and casino project types. Our work spans 10 US jurisdictions, including projects at prominent resorts on the Las Vegas strip!
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or a related field of study
- 5-8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design, with 3-5+ in the hospitality design sector. Preferred experience includes restaurants, bars, hotels, and casino project types
- Experience independently leading small-medium sized projects; or experience in a Job Captain role for medium-large projects
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced design environment
- Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, audio visual, and other specialty consultants.
- Working knowledge of high-end material finishes, lighting concepts, and amenities typically found in hospitality environments.
- Experience in resolving complex technical and design issues.
- Generally proficient using Autodesk software, with high proficiency using Revit in a professional work setting.
- Generally proficient in using SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Effective communicator, collaborative, and team-conscious mentality
- Strong presentation skills in a group setting
- Advanced knowledge of building construction, building code, technical detailing, and finish detailing
Responsibilities :
Direct and coordinate the project team, including consultants, throughout all phases of designActively participate in the production of Revit models and design drawings for multiple projectsMaintain pace of production, and delegate design tasks within the architectural team as needed to progress the workServe as the primary contact for client, consultants, and other project partnersStrategize project delivery and deliverables for assigned projectsEvaluate creative vision for the project through the lens of constructability, and develop appropriate architectural solutionsParticipate in the management of project budgets and project staffingEducate and mentor junior-level staff in solving complex problemsContribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programsBENEFITS :
In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits package, we are dedicated to supporting your professional goals. In fact, we have been named an “Emerging Professional Friendly Firm” by AIA New England every year since 2018. We provide a yearly education stipend, in-house continuing education, and staff mentoring program.
Our benefits package also includes :
Health and dental coverage with employer contributionA 401k retirement planEmployee stock ownership programProfit sharing (based on firm profitability)Paid AIA dues and license fees for registered architectsPaid volunteer hours for community serviceOptions for hybrid work scheduleTHE COMPANY
Dietz & Company Architects is growing. We are an employee-owned (ESOP), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and we provide architecture, planning, and design services to the region from our downtown Springfield office. As one of the largest architectural firms in Western Massachusetts, we work in a range of project types : multi-family housing, entertainment, hospitality, commercial, K-12 and higher education, historic preservation, and municipal.
Dietz & Company Architects is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm. We believe diversity makes us stronger and our backgrounds and experiences improve our designs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If a collaborative environment with a variety of project types and potential for career growth sounds like the right place for you, please send cover letter, resume, and hospitality work samples to office@dietzarch.com
Out of respect for our team's workflow and to ensure a fair and consistent hiring practice, please do not reach out to company employees directly about this position