Careers

THE ROLE

As Intermediate Architectural Staff you will work to coordinate the team effort to complete project documents successfully. You will be required to develop designs to meet client expectations and goals, create and propose project time estimations, and act as an intermediary between the client and the subcontractors on a wide variety of residential and commercial buildings, including churches, mixed-use buildings, and institutional projects.

• Provides support to multiple concurrent project managers and projects
• Translate conceptual sketches into CAD drawings, review shop drawings, and assist in the development of client presentations
• Assist in construction administration including site visits and assisting in design challenges
• Maintain project organization, including correspondence, drawings, and material samples
• Maintain internal systems for project management
• Assist Project Manger to meet client expectations regarding design intent, budgets, estimates, and schedules for assigned projects
• Work with team to develop the design and construction documents
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors to cultivate strong relationships

THE SKILLS

• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in SketchUp and Adobe C-Suite preferred
• Knowledge of building codes, and design standards
• Interest in historic precedents, urban planning and craft, and materiality a plus
• Traditional design and freehand drawing preferred
• Excellent attention-to-detail and resourceful
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship management skills

THE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• 5-8 years of experience working in Architecture

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Medical Insurance– 70% paid by the company
• Paid holidays –Paid holidays, including the week from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Simple IRA with 3% matching after 90 days of employment
• Bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Please send resume and portfolio sample to Mary Kate Spach.

ABOUT US

Michael G. Imber, Architects is a nationally renowned architectural firm based in San Antonio, Texas recognized for a body of work that is strong in historic sentiment, yet modern in its execution. We have built a reputation on a sensitivity to culture, landscape, material, and craft as well as a commitment to making exceptional contributions to the architectural landscape. The firm is equally known for its ranch and country houses throughout Texas as it is for award-winning coastal, mountain and city residences, institutional, ecclesiastical, and commercial projects around the country and around the world. Our team of bright, talented architects and designers hail from all corners of the United States. They share a passion for the culture and ethos of the firm and strive to bring innovation, technical acuity, and artistry to every project. 

THE POSITION

We are looking for a team member dedicated to designing and building architecture that is both grounded in cultural tradition and beautiful, lasting, and meaningful at all scales. The candidate will work alongside our team from schematic design through construction administration on projects ranging from residential estates to a wide variety of civic and commercial buildings, including churches, mixed-use buildings, hospitality, and institutional projects. 

The candidate will assist the project manager through all stages of a project’s development. Responsibilities will include leading the development of the design documents; coordinating with and translating conceptual sketches into CAD drawings; compiling and creating client presentations; solving design challenges; site analyses and code research; maintaining project organization and documentation; reviewing shop drawings; communicating with the general contractor team and other vendors.  

THE QUALIFICATION

The qualified candidate should have a professional degree in architecture, at least 3-5 years of professional experience in the field, strong communication skills, exceptional time management skills, resourcefulness, self-motivation, a commitment to professional growth and learning, and a dedicated work ethic. The position requires a candidate with interest in the understanding and interpretation of historic precedents, urban planning and new urbanism, craft, and materiality. The candidate must have the graphic skills necessary to communicate and visualize spaces and the ability to develop technical drawings in AutoCAD, Revit and 3D models in Sketchup and other rendering programs. Candidates with experience and skill in traditional design are preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Please send a resume and portfolio of your work via email to Mary Kate Spach at mk@michaelgimber.com.