Architect - Senior Level

Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is hiring a Senior Architect in New Orleans. Join a dynamic, collaborative team where you'll lead innovative design across diverse projects, drive workflow and tech integration, mentor emerging talent, and help shape client relationships and new business opportunities.

About us:

Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, and architecture studio with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Our projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. As a Moffatt & Nichol design studio, we collaborate with clients and partners across the country from our home in New Orleans.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation.For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Together, we deliver beautiful, holistic solutions to the most critical climate challenges of our time.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leads development of design concepts for clients/projects
• Directs preparation of drawings to create and document architectural designs
• Interfaces with client son design issues and develops architectural solutions
• Leads development of production drawings and construction documents
• Manages design analysis and compilation of specifications for basic to complex architectural assignments
• Manages team collaboration to advance design concepts
• Manages coordination of outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants
• Reviews building codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
• Establishes budget, task schedule, and other components of the project work plan
• Ensures timely and effective management and delivery of drawings
• Works closely with project architects with respect to budget and schedule constraints
• Assists others with project deadlines as available
• Facilitates knowledge of current graphic standards and building construction methods
• Guides and monitors production workflow activities on all studio projects; conducts technical and design reviews
• Adheres to our Quality Management System
• Performs other duties as requested by leadership

Project Delivery / Technology implementation:

• Develops and manages project delivery workflows for architectural work
• Assists all project teams in model setup and maintenance as appropriate
• Assists with resource management and planning for architectural projects
• Develops, executes, and maintains firm wide library of standard details, etc.
• Provides project data analysis
• Leads technical working group discussions about production best practices

Staff Development:

• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops
• Assists in preparation and delivery of design staff evaluations, responsible for performance development and workload allocation processes of department
• Participates in interviews and recruiting professional staff
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with management and project team members
• Participates inappropriate professional and client-oriented organizations, maintains active memberships and attends conferences and activities
• Fosters an environment of mutual respect and passion for design among team members and within the office
• Leads office design reviews and critiques

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree required; Masters of Architecture preferred
• Architect License
• 10+ years of architecture and design experience
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and sustainable practices
• Interest in working at all scales of design and planning from regional systems to details is preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe CC Suite
• Capability in Rendering Software, Lumion or Enscape is desired but not required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, complemented by strong presentation skills
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Design Studio uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

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Employment Benefits:

At Waggonner & Ball and Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We're excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:

• Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

Physical requirements:

Sedentary for long periods of time, interact with clients, and travel locally on occasion.

EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol and Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Design Studio relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

EEO is the LAW

If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.