Date posted: July 18, 2022
Application instructions: Email a personal narrative/resume to careers@southmountain.com.
Role
South Mountain’s practice is uniquely integrated: architecture, engineering, building, solar and interiors – all under one roof. The design process is where these disciplines first meet. You will lead design for a wide range of clients and projects, shepherding each through the entire design/build process. A diverse team will support you in your effort to advance the architectural expression of high-performance building.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and solve project-specific challenges with design
- Understand the impact of design choices on aesthetics, function, environment, health, durability, buildability, schedule and budget
- Build trust through listening and open, honest communication
- Produce all documentation necessary to effectively communicate your ideas and decisions
- Ensure construction aligns with design documents and intent
- Work with Production staff to enhance buildability, celebrate craft, identify risks, learn from past experience, and to create and manage project estimates
Requirements
You bring
- Positive energy
- Creativity
- Passion for design, beauty, craft, and quality
- Familiarity with building science and light wood frame construction
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture plus a minimum five years of relevant experience
- A license to practice in MA or are on track to licensure
- Proficiency with BIM—ArchiCad (preferred) or Revit
- Fluency with Mac operating system, Microsoft Office, and Adobe products
- US citizenship or a US work permit (also called an employment authorization document or EAD)
- Fluency in written and spoken English
You value
- Lifelong learning
- Collaboration
- Craft
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Making a difference
- Seeing design come to life
You are comfortable with
- A regularly scheduled presence (two days a week minimum) at South Mountain headquarters and on Martha’s Vineyard project sites
- A collaborative design atmosphere in which project design objectives, not personal preferences, guide decision-making
- (Embracing new) technology
- Consensus decision-making
- Direct supervision
- Our Operating Polices