Please note, all opportunities require the commitments below. Please describe each of these items in your cover letter for consideration:
Ambition, independence, creativity, and desire to inspire others
Driving around town for meetings, dropoff/pickup packages, etc
Experience with local permit processes in Seattle and surrounding area
Some level of construction experience
Willingness to do construction or labor
Tolerance with working in foul weather, cold environments, and unconventional office settings
Willingness to walk quickly across town (10 blocks or more)
Basic computer troubleshooting and knowledge of PDF files, Word, and Excel
Understanding of drafting conventions and AutoCAD proficiency
Your own windows laptop computer
Two-week employment trial period
Structural Engineer: The successful applicant will have experience doing construction, a strong interest in design, familiarity with AutoCAD/Sketchup, and at least 3-years’ experience designing stick framing, footings on complex sites, and detailing of custom architectural features. A structural engineering license is preferred although not required. Typical job responsibilities include estimating structural budgets, structural design of residential and some nonresidential structures, familiarity with local codes, drafting of structural plans, managing project records, assisting at jobsite meetings, code research, and occasionally running errands, troubleshooting computer issues, and doing light construction work.
Job Captain: The successful applicant will have experience doing construction, a strong interest in design, strong familiarity with AutoCAD/Photoshop/Sketchup, and at least 3-years experience working in an architecture firm (high priority given to single family residential design experience). Typical job responsibilities include managing project records, assisting at meetings, drafting drawings, updating drawings, sketching, rendering, modeling, code research, and occasionally running errands, troubleshooting computer issues, and even the willingness to do light construction work.
Principal Architect: The successful applicant is ambitious, enthusiastic about growing the company, and has a proven track record of getting new clients. Experience doing some construction in the past is a must. Strong familiarity with AutoCAD/Photoshop/Sketchup, and at least 10-years experience working in a residential architecture firm are required. Typical job responsibilities include managing projects, running meetings, checking drawings, updating drawings, sketching, code research, troubleshooting computer issues for yourself and others, and various business tasks such as marketing, business development, client acquisition, contract negotiation, and financial analysis. Strong experience with local Seattle area permitting is a must.
Summer Internship: The successful applicant must have a minimum of 2 years completed within an architecture or design program, and the ability to be flexible, open to new ideas, desire to be creative, and the willingness to help out when asked. Typical job responsibilities include participating in jobsite meetings, recording meeting notes, taking photos at jobsites, running errands, printing, keeping files organized, researching codes, updating drawings, doing renderings, and building models. The internship is paid for all billable activities, but the internship is intended to be more of a learning opportunity.
1-day Job Shadowing: Josh PS does encourage job shadowing for those hoping to learn about the profession. No experience is required, and this opportunity is generally offered once per month on a first come, first served basis. A typical day may include watching an architect work on a computer, talk on the phone, sketching, attending meetings, and probably swearing at printers. Transportation is the responsibility of the applicant. Contact Josh PS to get on the waiting list.
DISCLAIMER: Employees must understand that the construction industry is very volatile. A client can cancel a project at any time due to a myriad of reasons such as budget, feasibility, lease agreements, etc. In a small company such as Josh PS, this can cause the workload of an employee to suddenly stop, and a temporary or permanent layoff is possible. There is a lower likelihood of this in a larger company, but the employee accepts this risk. Smaller companies such as Josh PS also offer a more comprehensive work experience than a larger company since the employee will be immersed into all aspects of the profession instead of just one aspect which is typical of a larger company. This will enable our employees to learn more, gain more relevant experience, and become mature designers quickly.