Project Architect – Aiken, South Carolina Office

About:

Meadors is seeking an experienced project architect to assist with the opening of an architecture office in Aiken, SC. Meadors is engaged in Aiken and continues to build on its relationships. Meadors is looking to establish an office in Aiken. The candidate that is selected for this position will help lead this effort by living in the community and working with Meadors team. This position will be full time in Aiken, SC.

Located in Charleston, SC, Meadors continues to focus its efforts on creating an environment where talented, passionate, and dedicated men and women can apply their skills to the architectural and construction processes in both new construction and historic restoration. Our work is diverse and matches the talent of our individual employees.

Meadors is comprised of six workshops: Architecture & Interior Design, Construction, Conservation & Preservation Planning, Design Services, Cabinetry & Millwork, and Estate Management & Maintenance. Our commitment is to preserve the heritage and durability of traditional building techniques, materials, and design, while also maintaining a commitment to sustainability and efficiency.

Requirements:

Candidate must be a registered architect in the State of South Carolina with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
Our firm specializes in custom high-end residential and light commercial work. We focus on historic preservation/restoration, alterations/additions, and new construction. Candidate must demonstrate related experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities Included:

Meeting and discussing with clients their design and construction requirements

Participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients

Designing and drafting building plans for various construction projects

Preparing and providing clients with materials and project specification lists

Overseeing the work of construction workers, contractors, and other team members

Undertaking regular site visits to check for quality and conformance with construction documents

Developing and maintaining project schedules

Participate in field assignments such as construction administration, conditions assessments, and site analysis

Participate in all stages of project development, performing conceptual analysis documentation, developing construction documents, submitting the bid set, and monitoring the bid process, and full construction administration services

Participate in the coordination of drawings and specifications

Assist in construction observation activities and the development of associated field reports, RFI responses, review pay applications, and submittal/shop drawing reviews

Contribute to collaborative working relationships with clients, architecture and interiors team, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders

Make presentations to clients, stakeholders, zoning, architecture review boards, etc.

Required Skills:

Demonstrate great team leadership, teamwork mentality, and be able to work closely with our clients to listen, respond, and exceed expectations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management and project management skills

Having an eye for detail

Highly motivated and creative individual

Excellent leadership skills

Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations

Ability to offer excellent customer service

Willingness to travel

Candidates must be proficient in Revit

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Additional proficiency in Enscape preferred

Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and personally driven to consistently meet project design and performance goals

Ability to work independently and with a team, while coordinating with the various workshops within Meadors and with Meadors’ consultants and subcontractors

Ability to lead and guide the production of construction documents

Thorough knowledge of codes and zoning regulations

Experience with presenting to historic review boards, architecture review boards, or similar

Proactive communication, problem solving, and self-direction

Job Type: full time in Aiken, SC

Compensation:

Compensation package commensurate to experience and also includes health benefits, paid company holidays, and vacations.

Pay: Salary starting at $85,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday

Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
8am-5pm

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

In addition to the typical job application submission of providing a cover letter, resume, and portfolio, interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.meadorsinc.com, and research the company structure, projects, and people. We are looking for the best candidate – a person that will immediately contribute to the Meadors team, culture, and workshop structure.

Interested candidates are encouraged to put more emphasis on the cover letter to describe their experience and how their experience uniquely positions them as the top candidate to work with Meadors and their collaborative workshop teams. It should be evident in the cover letter that the interested applicant understands Meadors and be able to describe how they fit into the Meadors team.

If you are interested in joining the Meadors team, please send your in-depth focused cover letter, along with your resume and portfolio or link to an online portfolio.