Architect Level III – Faith Studio

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking candidates that are excited about architecture for faith-based institutions; ambitious designers eager to showcase their creativity in the built-environment. The successful candidate is someone who takes a personal interest in the goals and potential of our faith projects, works closely with the studio principal and client to bring to life the congregation’s vision for all that their church can be, and becomes an integral part of the growth and leadership of the Faith Studio. 

THE NOVUS FAITH STUDIO: 

Understanding how our designs will be experienced by members of the church and the community is vital to conveying our client’s style and mission in ministry architecture. We listen, observe, and tailor our design approach to the unique purpose of each church or school. With projects ranging from historical to contemporary styles, we employ all the tools and skills of our team to create environments that are both welcoming and accommodating to the needs of the congregation. 

ABOUT NOVUS – WHO WE ARE: 

Novus Architects took shape in 1992 – with one architect working for one new client. Strong, long-term relationships are the heart of what we do, and we never take for granted the trust clients place in us to listen intently to their needs, craft a custom process, gather a team with the right skills and passions – and together, bring to life spaces that serve people. 

Our ethos is “always new.” 

Every day, we take our diverse interests and collective experiences and put them to work in wholly new ways – again and again. Because while we may carry the title of architect, planner, or designer, we see ourselves as consultants with an architectural perspective. The truth is, we do our best work when we challenge the notions of what an architect, designer, or planner can or should do and step beyond traditional roles to create new, unique processes that bring simplicity and clarity to the most complex projects. 

Responsibilities / Abilities: 

• Business development and interfacing with existing clients to build and strengthen the faith studio client base.
• Provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, consultant coordination, construction documentation, and construction administration of projects. 
• Specific technical design aspects of assigned projects, including investigation, evaluation, and development of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs. 
• Independently perform a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects of moderate size and complexity. 
• Coordinate project efforts, both administrative and technical, serving as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule and scope of work to completion to the client’s satisfaction. 
• Carries out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. 
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff depending on experience level. 
• Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with Project Principal on appropriate solutions and product strategies. 
• Comply with well-established standard processes to drive effective project execution. 
• Effectively completes and assesses their own work in a self-directed manner; understands and implements technical direction provided by Project Principal; able to identify technical questions; and resolves technical questions in a self-directed manner in order to maintain productivity. 
• Performs on-site existing conditions documentation and analyses. 
• Executes all aspects of design and presentation drawing production under the direction and supervision of the Project Principal. 
• Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions. 
• Manages multiple projects. 

Requirements: 

• Competency in all conventional aspects of architecture; minimum of 8 years of architectural experience preferred. 
• Experience with national/regional faith-based projects is a plus. 
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited university. 
• Licensed Architect or in the process of obtaining architectural licensure. 
• Strong Revit design and production skills are required. BIM 360 knowledge a plus. Experience with Enscape rendering software a plus. 
• Experience in the technical production of projects from planning and conceptual design through construction administration. 
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve high output levels. 
• Self-directed; high energy level; high degree of personal initiative. 
• Located in southeastern region of the United States. Residency in or near one of Novus’ 6 office locations is required. 

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PART OF THE NOVUS TEAM: 

Novus, despite our success and growth, is fundamentally a small and close-knit community of talented individuals working together towards the same goals. Our aim is not only to bring quality service to our clients, but to inspire and empower our employees to challenge themselves to meet, and even exceed, their potential. Novus operates as a single unit, composed of multiple studios specializing in different regions and market sectors, meeting our clients wherever they need us. 

Our team is most successful when employees embody the values that make us who we are. Our core values are more than just boilerplate narratives, they derive from the traits we witness within our team that make us who we are – being always new, a bulldog, a buckstopper, and fun to be around. 

1. Always New – Improving, open to learn and adapt, coachable, future-oriented, understanding and meeting needs. 
2. Bulldog – hard worker, diligent, gets work done on-time, good work ethic, self-starter, committed, dependable, loyal, does what it takes. 
3. Buckstopper – wanting to do tasks thoughtfully/well, caring, accountable, takes ownership, problem-solver, service-oriented. 
4. Fun to be Around – loves their job, positive, finds time to renew, low-drama, uncomplaining. 

These values are the fundamental traits we look for when making hiring decisions. 

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