Position
Legat Architects is currently searching for Project Associates with 1-5 years of professional architectural experience for our Columbus, Ohio Studio.
About Legat Architects
Legat Architects, Inc. is a design practice specializing in planning, architecture, and interior design with studios in Chicago, Oak Brook, Gurnee, Moline, IL, Iowa City, IA and Columbus, OH. The firm’s portfolio includes commercial, governmental, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, PreK-12 education, and transportation facilities.
Why + How
We believe in the transformative power of design and architecture. Everyone deserves a voice in the design of his or her physical environment. The environments that are created in our projects continually reflect this belief.
Design
Our approach to design is collaborative and inclusive. We consider every challenge as a design opportunity, and we take a lifelong learner’s approach to every project. We also believe in an exploratory and inquisitive design approach.
Performance
We believe in architecture that inspires and elevates the individual. We have examined the research behind what makes environments exceptional, and we integrate this knowledge into our work.
Sustainability
An innate sensitivity to the natural and built environments is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating energy efficient, high-performance sustainable environments that promote all aspects of well-being.
Our People
Though we have many different backgrounds and talents, our people have one thing in common: an eagerness to take on projects that aim to strengthen performance and improve lives.
Your Qualities
- Thoughtful communicator and problem solver that is eager to observe, listen, learn and
- Creative collaborator with design and environmental sensitivity and sensibility that can clearly and concisely present their ideas and communicate them in drawings and
- Passionate craftsperson with a curiosity for detailing and how things are put
- Efficient, organized manager of time and
- Proactive leader that inspires, emphasizes team, and rigorously seeks
Our Expectations
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and of a quality consistent with firm expectations, making appropriate and timely
- Have awareness of building codes, industry standard practices, construction sequencing and constructability, and possess the ability to research, understand and resolve the impacts of these on the design, detailing, and construction of a
- Actively participate in research, design studies, preparation and coordination of drawings, project manual and specifications through all phases of a project to achieve the design intent and client’s goals and
- Assist the project team with building authority and construction administration in-office and on- site
- Be a proficient Revit user adept with the latest Building Information Modeling, clash detection, and rendering tools as well as having familiarity with other energy modeling and analytical technologies utilized during the design exploration and construction documentation
- Be licensed or candidates currently on the licensure
Applications
Come and see if we might be a good fit for each other. Please submit a cover letter with explanation of how you meet the requirements, along with a resume and work samples to SBecker@legat.com. Clearly indicate what position(s) you are interested in pursuing in the subject heading of the email.
Legat Architects is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, housing status, criminal record, or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training. If you would like accessibility accommodations during the job application process, please contact us. Legat Architects is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of our team.