Hanover is hiring: Design Associate in Houston

Hanover Company is looking for a multi-family Architect with 5 years of experience.

As a Design Associate, you'll collaborate closely with an experienced Design Manager who will provide mentorship and guidance. This is a hands-on, growth-oriented position where the candidate will initially shadow the Design Manager, gaining exposure to every stage of the development process-from early site planning through construction administration. The ideal candidate has a strong architectural foundation, excellent organizational skills, an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and the potential to grow into a Design Manager role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Manage/Lead Design Consultants (Architect, MEP, Structural, Interiors, and Landscape).
2. Collaborate with internal and onsite construction team to ensure successful design implementation.
3. Ensure FHA and ADA compliance based on consultant reports.
4. Participate in Industry activities (i.e. ULI, housing seminars, etc.).
5. Stay current with green building initiatives such as LEED and NGBS.
6. Stay current with Architectural Licensing.

Pre-Development

1. Participate in all programming/scope meetings.
2. Review and analyze appropriateness of potential sites with regards to:

* Urban factors - Views, circulation, adjacent uses, access, topography.

* Configuration - Study test fits of various plans.

* Density - Study low to high density models.

* Site Constraints - Understand CCRs, easements, building codes, planning & historical issues, environmental regulations.

* Site entitlements - Understand existing and potential.

Document Development - Assist Development Partners and Construction with the following:

1. Direction of Design Team - Review and give guidance relevant to designs of plans and exterior appearance, provide input on planning, esthetic, material, and equipment issues.
2. Governmental Agencies - Work with Building Departments and Planning Departments as required to obtain approvals.
3. Value engineering - Provide approaches to retain designed value while creating highest profit possibilities.
4. Understand site constraints to provide design input on project ground floor planning (i.e. Circulation, Lobby, service, etc.).
5. Participate in all design meetings to monitor design progress for quality and consistency.
6. Review, comment, and provide design input on building exterior, overall plans, unit plans, and standard details, both interior and exterior throughout construction documentation for consistency of design and Hanover direction.
7. Coordinate with Interior Design Architect during design process and participate in Interior Design meetings to be fully aware of all aspects of the project design.
8. Coordinate outside marketing efforts, such as, renderings and models.
9. Coordinate with 3rd party Accessibility and Sustainability consultants and review reports for accuracy and design consistency

Project Construction - Assist Development Partners and Construction with the following:

1. Regular site visits to ensure the execution of the Hanover design and quality control standards.
2. Review of specifications, standard details, interior and exterior wall types, exterior window and skin conditions, Interior elevations and finishes, MEP applications, deck and roof treatments.
3. Manage the Development Directive process.
4. Field coordination of Architectural and Systems conflicts with RFI response to follow.
5. Schedule, locate and plan for unit mockups.
6. Schedule, plan and design exterior mockups.
7. Coordinate, and conduct, mockup reviews with Construction team and participating subcontractors.
8. Coordinate with Interiors on Amenity and Clubhouse treatments.
9. Coordinate with in-house landscape designers on exterior hardscape and landscaping.
10. Coordinate with in-house and outside quality assurance consultants and participate in periodic reviews of unit layout.
11. Assist in the shop drawing/submittal/material selection approval process.
12. Participate in conference calls, Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, and other meetings.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Architecture is required (Architect licensed preferred or actively working on obtaining license)
2. Software Requirements: Strong proficiency utilizing Sketchup, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Revit. Familiarity with Procore is preferred but not required upon hire.

Hanover Company offers competitive salaries, annual/performance bonus potential, and a robust benefits program which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) with company match.