hatch + ulland owen architects
http://www.huoarchitects.com
Position: Project Architect + Project Manager
hatch + ulland owen architects is searching for qualified and experienced Project Architects / Project Managers to expand
our dynamic and creative staff. Since 1978, we have contributed to Austin’s community and culture and led tangible efforts
to increase equity in the built environment: from designing iconic venues like Antone’s and Threadgills to collaborating with
new home-grown innovators like Golfinity; from rescuing and relocating historic houses from Rainey Street as affordable
homes to the current construction of over a million square feet in a new walkable, mixed-use district at East Village.
Opportunities for mission-driven, high social impact projects keep coming in, and we are looking to grow to better serve our
clients. If you possess excellent graphic and communication skills and are a positive, professional team player with
experience in all phases of practice, we want to talk to you. If you are tired of drawing bathroom details for anonymous spec
clients, we want to hear from you. If you think the practice of architecture can be more meaningful, we want to talk to you.
Qualifications:
We are open to creative and unique individuals, but in general, the basic qualifications for this position include:
● 5-year Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree;
● Registered Architect preferred or actively working toward licensure;
● Minimum 5 years of work experience, including project management; candidates with more experience are also welcome;
● Working proficiency in Revit and other supporting design software
Qualities:
Candidates should possess and be able to demonstrate:
● the ability to be self-directed and supervise a team, guide project development, and maintain quality and client satisfaction across projects from inception to delivery;
● the flexibility to work on all aspects and phases of the architectural process;
● the ability to continually assess the progress of a project against the budget, schedule, client’s goals, and architectural quality standards and be proactive in making changes to steer the project on course;
● a passion for community-focused projects;
● a mission to increase the equity and quality of life of our neighbors, clients, and all who inhabit our projects;
● high levels of discipline, integrity, and organization; and
● a passionate commitment to particular areas of practice unique to your interest and experience to champion within the firm.
Responsibilities:
While reporting to the Principal-in-Charge (PIC) of the project(s) you will be managing, you will be responsible for:
● independently applying advanced architectural concepts and designs while coordinating charrettes and design processes to direct the development of a project and the firm’s overall design capabilities;
● assisting the PIC with the development of contracts, architectural budgets, and design and production schedules, and billing;
● collaboratively establishing project priorities, performance goals, and design concepts;
● constantly improving the quality of design of our projects and taking ownership of individual project design;
● coordinating with consulting engineers;
● managing design and production efforts and assisting the PIC with regulatory compliance;
● leading the graphic presentation and rendering deliverables;
● managing the production efforts.
About h+uo architects
We are a multi-disciplined, commercial, and residential firm specializing in community-minded projects locally, across Texas,
and beyond, all from our office in Downtown/East Austin. We focus on cultivating inclusive mixed-use, mixed-income
communities, whether through affordable housing, public institutions, park projects, or commercial third-place retail, dining,
and entertainment. h+uo is a long-time leader in social impact design and sustainability; we delivered the first LEED for
Homes Platinum community in Texas, the first affordable TOD project in Austin, the first Net Zero commercial building in
Austin, and the first contracted Affordability Unlocked project. We are looking for team members to help build on our
experience to continue our leadership in these areas.
We offer a competitive salary (commensurate to experience) with an excellent comprehensive benefits package, balanced
working hours, and an inclusive, collaborative studio atmosphere. In addition to healthcare, retirement, and personal leave,
our benefits include financial support and time off for Licensing and Accreditation Exams, Continuing Education,
Professional Memberships, Volunteering, and Civic Duty Leave. We actively seek to implement and improve our Diversity,
Gender Pay Equity, Employee Engagement, and other policies.
Please send your resume and examples of your work to iwanttowork@huoarchitects.com . Only emails will be accepted; no
calls or faxes. www.huoarchitects.com