Career Opportunities


January 2025

Architect

Quackenbush Architects + Planners is seeking a talented and highly motivated architect to join our award winning practice specializing in creative and thoughtful design solutions throughout the state of South Carolina. Q+ offers a well-balanced, holistic approach to work and life. We enjoy the benefit of a small, tight-knit firm structure that allows individuals to have a voice and opportunities to cultivate successful careers and connections with peers.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project teams at all design phases including programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

  • Develop design concepts using sketches, drawings, renderings, and models.

  • Work directly with engineers and consultants during design to ensure coordination between disciplines.

  • Participate in construction administration including conducting site visits, preparing field reports, reviewing submittals, and answering contractor questions.

  • Communicate with project stakeholders including clients, owners representatives, consultants, contractors, and code officials to achieve overall project objectives.

  • Contribute to the collaborative culture of the design studio by participating in firm wide charettes and other office initiatives.

  • Engage in professional development and continuing education activities, and seek community leadership opportunities.

Required Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience

  • Hold a professional degree in Architecture.

  • Registered Architect or actively seeking registration.

  • Problem solving abilities that lead to innovative solutions.

  • Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

  • Experience in producing quality construction documents and an understanding of building detailing.

  • Proficiency with Revit is required. Experience with 3D modeling and visualization software including Enscape and Lumion is preferred.


Application Process

Applicants may submit a digital cover letter, resume, and portfolio to pdq@quackenbusharchitects.com. We will review applicants and contact individuals of interest for an interview.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, and due to the nature of this work, U.S citizenship is required.