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PROJECT ARCHITECT

Chris Dawson Architect (CDA) is looking for an experienced Project Architect to join our team.

At CDA, Project Architects lead our teams through all aspects of planning, design, documentation, and construction administration. They work on a diverse mix of project types and develop design solutions that deliver on our client’s needs and the nature of their site.

Qualifications

This position requires an accredited professional degree in architecture, a license to practice architecture, and at least five (5) years of experience in a similar role. A passion for design and a desire to serve others through the built environment is critical. Experience in Autodesk Revit and a firm grasp of codes, detailing, and materials are also required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main project advocate and point of contact for project team members, including clients, consultants, and the construction team.
  • Review all drawings and documents.
  • Field internal and client questions for projects during design and construction.
  • Attend a mix of in-person and virtual project and business development meetings.

The ideal candidate is:

  • Experienced / You have a strong portfolio, are well-rounded, and are well-versed in the practice of architecture. You have stellar graphic skills and a depth of technical understanding of construction details.
  • Creative / Our work is progressively creative, and our culture reflects this belief. We offer many benefits to those who enjoy a flat organization with a strong, collaborative culture.
  • Personable / You know when to lead and when to listen. You have great communication skills and work well with clients, engineers, contractors, and other team members.
  • Passionate / You are inherently curious. You show interest in the details and are willing to look at things from different perspectives.

Benefits

CDA offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • IRA with pre-tax matching funds after one year of employment
  • Paid professional development
  • Flexible work hours
  • Optional work-from-home days
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Parking reimbursement
  • Team outings and retreats

Location

Our studio is located in the heart of downtown Harrisburg, PA. If you haven’t been, you should stop by and visit us. Harrisburg is a beautiful capital city with a low cost of living and active volunteer and professional organizations, including AIA, just blocks from our office.

Working from Harrisburg, you will also collaborate virtually with team members in our satellite office in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Application Requirements

Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and digital portfolio sample to Chris at chris@chrisdawsonarchitect.com

About Chris Dawson Architect (CDA)

CDA is a design-driven practice that believes architecture can happen anywhere. We design spaces to be memorable to encourage architecture’s long lifespan. While most of our work is focused on reimagining aged, obsolete, or abandoned buildings for contemporary uses, our diverse backgrounds and a broad range of partnerships allow us to execute innovative work across a wide range of project types. We are a past recipient of the AIA PA Impact Designer award and 20+ AIA Design Excellence awards. In the Spring of 2022, we signed onto the AIA 2030 Commitment and are actively doing our part to design a more sustainably built world.

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