Architect

Position Summary
At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing, and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.
Ballinger is seeking an Architect to lead and collaborate with team members through programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities. This position works directly with the firm’s Architectural, Engineering and Design teams to work on innovative projects and interact with clients.
Position Responsibilities
Assignments may include working with a team through programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities
Conduct design-related research
Work with external consultants, product reps, and fabricators
Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
Mentor team members with less experience
Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
Participate in construction administration related activities as applicable to level of responsibility by project
Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction
Produce 3D renderings
Pick up and generate redlines in a documentation set
Accountability for budget adherence
Provide mentorship with discipline and actively share knowledge
Create and maintain firm standards
Ability to engage in internal project leadership (lead a component of discipline during the design/coordination phases
Produce field site visit reports as applicable to the level of responsibility by project
Initiates level of responsiveness and collaboration with contractors and clients
Perform ongoing studies for process improvement
Initiate industry network, potentially through local events, speaking, or conferences where applicable
Exceptional interpersonal skills, combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Technical/Professional Skills
Self-starter, able to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Attention to detail
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to take direction within a larger team
Develop design or technical solutions under the supervision of the Project Architect and/or team
Self-starter, able to independently generate design solutions and direction to other team members.
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
Position Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Architecture or equivalent; BS or BA degree in Interiors or knowledge gained over years of work experience
Five (5) to 15 years’ experience preferred
Professional Registration
Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Attention to detail
Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Demonstration of superior technical skills, dedication, and ownership of work
You must attach a copy of your Portfolio (PDF), resume and cover letter to this application. Portfolios can be attached as documents under the resume upload section in the application.
It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Ballinger’s Approach:
Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design, and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice. At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills, perspectives, and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces ground-breaking outcomes.
What We Offer:
We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise, and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, 401(K) plan with company contribution, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.
Location:
This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters with three (3) days per week on-site and a flexible, hybrid work schedule.
We are currently not accepting resumes from recruiters or agencies.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No