Design Architects And Project Architects

January 21, 2019 – If you are passionate about architecture, community, construction, St Louis, modern design and office dogs…. We want to talk to you.

About US

UIC (Urban Improvement Company) is an integrated practice with expertise in architecture, construction, home building, carpentry and real estate development. UIC was founded by architects with a belief that design should be at the forefront of what our company is and seeks to be. While we operate at a variety of scales and project types, maintaining a consistent quality in design is central to our brand and our continued success. In fact, our core focus is to “Make cool stuff that builds community(ies).

As a design-centered company, it is critical to embrace the uniqueness that comes from unbridled creativity and boundless curiosity. At the same time, the discipline to be deliberately weird when called for, and practically-minded along the way to getting there energizes our process with a synergy around our three core values:

About YOU

Design Architect

A Design Architect is accountable for ensuring the work performed meets the standards set by the project architect and design principal. You will collaborate with Project Architects and the Design Principal to effectively complete multiple design iterations, proposals, presentations, drawing issues, and will be involved in the day to day architectural functions in all phases of project delivery (Master Planning through Construction Administration). Accountability for organizing your time to meet the deadlines and finishing tasks set by supervisor is paramount. – There is a lot of opportunity for growth in this position.

Requirements

• Outstanding written, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Proficient in the use of Yellow Highlighters, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc)
• Outstanding organizational skills
• 3 – 5 years professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to foster a positive work environment.

Project Architect

A Project Architect (PA) is a senior position in UIC and integral in leading the progress, drawing, and coordination of projects from start to finish. You will collaborate with other UIC business units, project managers and field staff to fully utilize and continue to improve the integrated practice model. As a Project Architect you will guide workflow and Design Architects to assure timely delivery of design, materials and documents. You will effectively complete multiple design iterations, proposals, presentations and lead all phases of project delivery. You will also assist in providing leadership, technical expertise, perform quality control and document review throughout the design process. Additionally, you will maintain good relationships with teammates, plan review officials and of course clients.
Requirements

• Outstanding written, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 7 – 12 years professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to foster a positive work environment.
• Proficient in the use of Red Pens, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.), and project management software
• Professional licensure strongly encouraged
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Outstanding organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Vacation based upon experience. (Although, every day is a vacation when you love your occupation!)
• Matching 401K
• Experience projects at all phases and work consistently from beginning to end.
• Collaborative, fun work environment that is also family, kid and pet friendly.
• Healthcare provided for employee, – competitively priced plans for additional family members.
• Work with great designers and builders that enjoy the process of making cool stuff for their clients.

To join our family

Please send your resume and portfolio to [email protected].

If you have applied in the past and we didn’t reach out, now would be a great time to remind us of your continued interest in UIC.

Bonus points for identifying your favorite UIC project with your resume.