Architectural Associate
About the Firm
- Our firm is focused primarily on residential architecture and project management - helping homeowners, contractors and other designers create functional, livable, and beautiful renovations, additions and new homes.
- We are currently a three person team, looking for a person with strong computer drafting and modeling skills to help us with documentation and design, and who will help us grow and improve the work we do.
- We work out of offices in our homes in Belmont, Cambridge, and the Back Bay, and we travel to people�s homes to meet with clients and contractors and to document existing structures. Most of our projects are located in the Metro Boston area.
- More information available at: ------------
The Ideal Candidate
- Has particular interest working on smaller scale, primarily residential design projects.
- Is excited to work for a small firm that values open communication, self evaluation, and constant improvement of personal performance and team workflows. Responsibilities will increase quickly as you learn our systems and develop your skills.
- Is consistently detail-oriented and meticulous, in the habit of double checking work to minimize mistakes.
- Has the ability to set up focused, distraction-free work blocks to produce high quality work efficiently. The position requires working remotely and independently for a significant number of hours each week, and regularly scheduled deliverables.
- Can set up a small quiet office area at home or some other convenient location with a computer and multiple screens. (We will provide hardware and software as needed.)
- Has a strong working knowledge of 3D modeling, preferably Trimble Sketch Up and Layout.
- Possibly helpful but not critical:
- Has experience with residential design or construction, e.g. working in the trades or as a contractor.
- Has transportation available to get to meeting locations and project sites.
Responsibilities
- Model existing structures and spaces in Trimble Sketchup.
- Develop existing conditions drawing, and assist in developing design drawings in Trimble Layout.
- Make site visits to take measurements and photographs.
- Eventually, develop designs and drawings for renovation, addition, and new construction projects.
- Eventually, work independently with clients and manage design projects.
- Accurately and consistently track time to allow for project billing and cost tracking.
We�ll provide training as needed. Specific prior experience is less important than a willingness to learn and improve.
Work Schedule & Logistics
- Initially, this will be a part time hourly position with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours and/or a move to full time will be discussed based on the progress of the training, and your ability to take on billable project work.
- For certain candidates with skills and experience that allow for a quick ramp up into billable project work, we are open to discussing alternate arrangements and/or immediate full time employment.
- There will be an initial 4 month training and evaluation period during which we�ll gauge your ability to learn the skills required for the job. This is to be considered a trial period to determine whether you are a good fit for our firm and if our firm is a good fit for you.
- The typical week will be structured to include set virtual team meetings to review ongoing work, and discuss any questions or issues.
- Outside of the set meeting times, there will be some other scheduled work activities (e.g. site visits, client meetings, etc.) but for the most part you�ll be working remotely and independently.
- We have a goal of meeting at least once a month in person for discussions and work sessions, and are evaluating the potential for more frequent in person meetings.
Compensation
- Hourly wage based on experience and skills
- Paid time off
- Stipends for computer, cell phone, and transportation (depending on your specific situation)
- Eventually, potential for profit sharing (our firm practices open book management)
Application
- Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and work samples. We�ll contact promising candidates to arrange an interview.
- In your cover letter, please tell us:
- What are some of the reasons you�d like to work on smaller scale residential design and construction projects (rather than larger scale commercial projects)?
- How do you structure your day to stay productive?
- What was a good book you�ve read lately? (could be any kind of book - a novel, technical manual, a picture book you read to your kids�)
- Please include two or more work samples. Examples could include:
- Trimble Sketchup model files
- Trimble Layout drawing files
- Screenshots of 3d models
- PDFs of design drawings or technical drawings
Please submit application materials to: ------------
About the Firm
- Our firm is focused primarily on residential architecture and project management - helping homeowners, contractors and other designers create functional, livable, and beautiful renovations, additions and new homes.
- We are currently a three person team, looking for a person with strong computer drafting and modeling skills to help us with documentation and design, and who will help us grow and improve the work we do.
- We work out of offices in our homes in Belmont, Cambridge, and the Back Bay, and we travel to people�s homes to meet with clients and contractors and to document existing structures. Most of our projects are located in the Metro Boston area.
- More information available at: ------------
The Ideal Candidate
- Has particular interest working on smaller scale, primarily residential design projects.
- Is excited to work for a small firm that values open communication, self evaluation, and constant improvement of personal performance and team workflows. Responsibilities will increase quickly as you learn our systems and develop your skills.
- Is consistently detail-oriented and meticulous, in the habit of double checking work to minimize mistakes.
- Has the ability to set up focused, distraction-free work blocks to produce high quality work efficiently. The position requires working remotely and independently for a significant number of hours each week, and regularly scheduled deliverables.
- Can set up a small quiet office area at home or some other convenient location with a computer and multiple screens. (We will provide hardware and software as needed.)
- Has a strong working knowledge of 3D modeling, preferably Trimble Sketch Up and Layout.
- Possibly helpful but not critical:
- Has experience with residential design or construction, e.g. working in the trades or as a contractor.
- Has transportation available to get to meeting locations and project sites.
Responsibilities
- Model existing structures and spaces in Trimble Sketchup.
- Develop existing conditions drawing, and assist in developing design drawings in Trimble Layout.
- Make site visits to take measurements and photographs.
- Eventually, develop designs and drawings for renovation, addition, and new construction projects.
- Eventually, work independently with clients and manage design projects.
- Accurately and consistently track time to allow for project billing and cost tracking.
We�ll provide training as needed. Specific prior experience is less important than a willingness to learn and improve.
Work Schedule & Logistics
- Initially, this will be a part time hourly position with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours and/or a move to full time will be discussed based on the progress of the training, and your ability to take on billable project work.
- For certain candidates with skills and experience that allow for a quick ramp up into billable project work, we are open to discussing alternate arrangements and/or immediate full time employment.
- There will be an initial 4 month training and evaluation period during which we�ll gauge your ability to learn the skills required for the job. This is to be considered a trial period to determine whether you are a good fit for our firm and if our firm is a good fit for you.
- The typical week will be structured to include set virtual team meetings to review ongoing work, and discuss any questions or issues.
- Outside of the set meeting times, there will be some other scheduled work activities (e.g. site visits, client meetings, etc.) but for the most part you�ll be working remotely and independently.
- We have a goal of meeting at least once a month in person for discussions and work sessions, and are evaluating the potential for more frequent in person meetings.
Compensation
- Hourly wage based on experience and skills
- Paid time off
- Stipends for computer, cell phone, and transportation (depending on your specific situation)
- Eventually, potential for profit sharing (our firm practices open book management)
Application
- Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and work samples. We�ll contact promising candidates to arrange an interview.
- In your cover letter, please tell us:
- What are some of the reasons you�d like to work on smaller scale residential design and construction projects (rather than larger scale commercial projects)?
- How do you structure your day to stay productive?
- What was a good book you�ve read lately? (could be any kind of book - a novel, technical manual, a picture book you read to your kids�)
- Please include two or more work samples. Examples could include:
- Trimble Sketchup model files
- Trimble Layout drawing files
- Screenshots of 3d models
- PDFs of design drawings or technical drawings
Please submit application materials to: ------------