Project Manager, Project Architect, Registered Architect

We are hiring!

Van Pond Architect, PLLC is seeking a well-rounded Architect-Project Manager, Project Architect, or Designer / Architect-in-Training with 5-10+ years experience, and with an enthusiasm for and knowledge / background of residential and light commercial construction means and methods. Ideal candidates are talented design-focused individuals with strong verbal skills, and abilities to express and communicate design in sketches, hand drawing, and digital methods.

A desirable candidate is a team player with motivation to contribute talent and expertise working directly with the Principal and Staff in the design and development of custom residential, multifamily, master planning, and private club / hospitality projects. A confident, yet collaborative personality is an absolute must - at VPA we learn and teach one another constantly, and grow our abilities through curiosity and the challenges of design problem-solving.

An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate through interview and portfolio :

• A core knowledge of design history and theory applicable to working in a studio that interprets and deploys traditional and contemporary architectural styles in projects.
• Hand drawing / sketching talent and capabilities to express design intentions clearly, quickly, and, as needed - elegantly.
• A solid understanding of materials and methods of residential and light-commercial construction.
• Abilities and experience in code and zoning analysis.
• Ability to move between conceptual design and construction documentation design easily. This position will participate in visioning through practical documentation to communicate the design intent to craftspeople.
• Abilities as a self-motivating problem solver.
• Excellent skills with AutoCAD.
• Capability with SketchUp, or familiarity with the application at a level to provide direction and understand the possibilities and limitations of the application to work with others.
• Familiarity and some abilities with Adobe Suite applications (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Some capabilities in Revit are desirable, but not required.
• Experience in Construction Phase Services - either as a lead, or an assistant - is very desirable.
• Abilities to combine verbal communication skits to augment graphic expressions of the aspects of design, construction, coordination, and intent of architectural projects.

This position is for a Full-Time In-Office Employee.

Remote Work is not an option for this position. Office hours are 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm Monday-Friday to allow maximum interpersonal collaboration and work-effort coordination efficiency - but flexible-time options for coordination with work / life needs and commitments are possible and open to discussion with an ideal candidate.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, demonstrated abilities, and interview.

VPA offers Healthcare Insurance, and a Company-Matched Retirement Plan to all full-time employees. Paid / Earned Sick Leave and Paid / Earned Vacation Leave will be provided as part of the salaried compensation package.

Interview inquiries along with vitae and portfolio information may be sent via e-mail to : or via LinkedIn Messaging and will be responded to within 48 hours of submission.

Individual inquiries only, no staffing-service inquiries. Please refrain from phone inquiries.