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Be Inspired

 

John Mastera+Associates is always looking for talented architectural staff, at all levels. Work isn’t only about who you work for, it’s also about what you do and how you do it. We help you take charge of your career, giving you opportunities to grow with us.

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E-mail us at  JRM@masteraarchitects.com and attach a cover letter along with your interests, an updated resume and 3 references.

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John R. Mastera + Associates Architects is an award-winning recognized architecture and design firm based in New Canaan, CT, operating around the Unites States with an extensive vision. We offer the full range of Architectural services on our projects. We create excellence in ARCHITECTURE not to just build buildings. It’s a craft of designing architecture with a spirit of space all its own. While we operate mainly in the High End Single Family Residential sector we also design Educational, Civic, Medical, Commercial and Retail Architecture. See our practice at www.masteraarchitects.com

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Project manager ( 8+ years )

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to join our office to manage project teams on a broad range of projects, in collaboration with the designer from creation of the concept to the end of construction.

 

Duties - Get the project execution done well and timely using the following skills:

 

  • Provide leadership to the Principal Designer, Project Architect(s), the modeling / drafting Team and Clients by communicating and coordinating scope (contract), project objectives, schedule, team performance and on time deliverables.

  • Oversee project development on multiples projects varying in size and complexity

  • Establish the timing of key decisions and project milestones to meet established deadlines

  •  Manage / create scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors

  • Preparing full Construction Documents and Shop Drawings for all trades

  • Specification writing.

  • Building and Zoning Code review / research for compliance of the project.

  • Construction administration and management using the standard AIA Contracts and related forms: Change Orders, Supplemental Information, Substantial Completion, etc.

  • We are a Mac-based office, using Vectorworks. Experience with Vectorworks a plus but not necessary. Strong graphic skills, proficiency with CADD and Modeling software that can translate to using Vectorworks. Also, proficiency in all of the typical Apple Computer support software/apps such as Mail, Photos, Pages, Calendar, Contacts, Safari, etc.

  • Train and mentor staff under your supervision

 

Candidate Qualities:

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  • Is motivated by their passion for good Architecture.

  • A professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution

  • Architectural License preferred

  • 8+ years of professional experience

  • Experience in High-End residential architecture is preferred.

  • Strong self-motivaion and energy - always moves forward on the project.

  • Is willing to “Charrette”; work the extra hours necessary for meeting deadlines at times.

  • Demonstrated experience leading teams of architectural designers and consultants

  • Strong communication and organizational skills - takes and gives criticism well

  • Listens and is eager to work with lead Architect and the project team. Problem solves - i.e., gives options for conflicts discovered.

  • Substantial experience with producing documents. Has an “Art” for doing all graphic work such as Construction Documents

  • Has the skills for creating Specifications and doing material research.

  • Construction knowledge, preferably with some hands-on experience.

  • Able to run and manage multiple projects in an organized and timely manner independently.

  • Predicts the next move and facilitates it.

  • Takes ownership of their work.

  • Will work at the Firm’s location in New Canaan. Some remote work hours may or may not be required.

 

How to Apply:

 

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 references, and work samples as a single PDF to JRM@masteraarchitects.com with “Project Manager – New Canaan” in the subject line. 

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