Job Description

Description

This is an excellent chance to collaborate with a growing group of Builders and Architects to produce homes with lasting beauty that capture the sun's energy to match the energy they consume. Wolfworks is a purpose-driven and worker-owned firm specializing in high-performance housing design and construction across Connecticut.

Your Potential:
We are searching for a candidate who has 5+ years of experience in a residential architectural or design setting. The ideal candidate must be devoted to residential design while also having practical knowledge of coordinating clients, contractors, consultants, and team members in a collective manner.

This is an opportunity to engage in expanding Wolfworks' design vision and its harmony with craft experience. As part of the design team, you will lay the foundation for the successful completion of new high-performance and reconstructed homes that are comfortable to live in. You will handle yourself independently and will serve as the primary designer for every project.

At Wolfworks, team members are urged to make decisions, take accountability, and question decisions and processes already in place. Every employee is welcome to contribute to the company's performance and have a say in forming its future. Our business supports growth and improvement opportunities for all workers, while also providing them with the power to take ownership of their tasks and make decisions that are impactful to the firm's success.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Earnings range from $70,000 - $95,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Includes vacation time, holiday compensation, 401(k) bonus, and profit share based on profitability
Wolfworks is a Worker-Owned enterprise with the chance to apply for ownership after 48 months of employment

We are always aiming to add to our building science and business practice learning. We are also greatly invested in developing our team's personal career goals. As a part of this role, attendance at industry seminars, webinars, workshops, and more will be frequently provided to assist in broadening your knowledge and skills. Furthermore, Passive House and other eco-friendly building science training/professional accreditation opportunities will be accessible.

Wolfworks is dedicated to creating a fair, equitable, and multicultural workplace. Every eligible applicant will be considered for employment without notice of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Sales and Marketing:

• Collaborate with design and sales team to perform preliminary Feasibility and Orientation Studies with potential clients
• Visit existing homes to review potential architectural and performance improvements
• Establish a contractual relationship with clients
• Producing design project narratives (including imagery) for use as content in marketing and communication
• Participate in marketing events (tours, environmental fairs, etc.)

Design Process

• Manage and design your own projects (in collaboration with the Design and Build Team) including predesign/programming, Schematic Design, DD/CD, and CA
• Develop design schedules for all projects and integrate Build Team into workflows
• Manage multiple projects at one time
• Create presentation-level drawings, renderings, diagrams, etc., and run Client Meetings throughout the design process
• Maintain documentation and meeting minute records within cloud-based office files (dropbox)
• Coordinate and collaborate with consultants and trade partners as needed
• Produce drawing sets for preliminary ("Reality Check") and Contract budgets, regulatory approvals, and Construction
• Work with Design and Construction Directors to implement/update drawing standards, templates, material specifications, etc

Design + Build Integration

• Integrate build team (via design schedules) into constructibility reviews, budget reviews, and identifying required trades for each project
• Establish pricing drawing sets and written scopes of work for the Build team to produce initial ("Reality Check") and contract budgets. Work collaboratively to complete budgets and present them to client
• Review drawings with trade partners and Build Team to coordinate MEPs, Structural work, sequencing, etc. prior to construction
• Obtain regulatory approvals (zoning, building, wetland, etc.)
• Provide the information required for the performance of third-party certifiers and/or solar consultants
• Support the Build Team with supplemental information or design revisions during construction

Business Administration

• Reviewing project job costing to gain insights that will guide future project planning
• Participate in Office Committee-related tasks (Design, Sales and Marketing, HR, Fun, etc.)

Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Familiarity and desire to work in residential construction
• Understand and navigate the regulatory process, including preparation of and presentation to local Boards
• Able to measure, photograph, and record existing conditions
• Develop architectural concepts from Schematic Design through Construction documents
• Prepare detailed technical drawings
• Able to work with sub-contractors and tradespeople to advance construction projects
• Work with professional engineering consultants
• Proficiency in Revit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop/Indesign, preferred
• Experience designing and managing multiple projects
• Ability to produce and present design work to clients and contractors at various stages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required both internally and with Trade Partners
• Registered Architect or on the path to licensure
• Interest in building science and knowledge of high-performance construction
• Passive House, LEED, Living Future accreditation or interest in certification

This job was posted on Wed Jan 17 2024 and expired on Tue Jan 30 2024.

Minimum $70K /yr

$83K /yr Average

Maximum $95K /yr

Tasks

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

Administer construction contracts.

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.

Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.

Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.

Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.

Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.