Architect | Education

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication.

Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

We are actively recruiting an Architect to join our collaborative and innovative firm in our Education market sector. This position is open in multiple locations including Dallas, Atlanta, Austin, San Antonio, and Los Angeles.

Please tell us which locations are of interest to you. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated architect looking to showcase their creative talents across challenging and unique project opportunities.

Responsibilities

At Corgan we offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth through a wide range of project responsibilities and leadership roles.

Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate on a variety of projects in scale and scope.

Our ideal designer is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise. Some of these responsibilities include :

• Assist in all phases of the design process on a variety of projects in size and scope
• Generate creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project
• Foster a productive partnership with the client and project delivery team through regular communication and collaboration
• Utilize appropriate software at a proficient level to create graphics and presentation materials
• Support the integration of the design process with other workflows and project tasks
• Collaborate with project teams serving as concept champions throughout the project
• Execute coordination and integration of construction and consultant documents
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and timelines
• Conduct field verification and site visits as needed
• Maintain awareness of, and appropriately apply, new methodologies, practices, codes, and products
• Actively contribute to the production of major components of a thorough set of construction documents
• Assist with contract administration responsibilities
• Translating concepts and information into images
• Participating in the process of exploring and completing usable detailing solutions

Qualifications

Qualified designers already exhibit these strengths and talents :

• Degree from a NAAB accredited architecture program or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in commercial design; Education experience strongly preferred
• The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, highly-motivated individual seeking progressively more responsible assignments on a variety of projects
• Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning skills, and detailing
• Revit proficiency and technical excellence; experience with other 3D software preferred.
• Interest in sustainable design
• Professional registration or anticipation of registration
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexible attitude
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment
• Confident presentation ability
• Candidates should be familiar with coordinating project deliverables and clients
• Experience preparing all stages of design documentation, performing construction administration, and consultant coordination are required
• Willingness to travel is strongly preferred

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.

We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have and the world that is emerging.

This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other.

Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined.

Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

• Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.
• EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet

Base Salary Range : $70,000 - $110,000 annually Los Angeles locations only

The estimate range represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Los Angeles only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

In addition, base salary is not inclusive of total compensation.

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