Employment Opportunities

We are currently seeking an Architect I.

Successful candidates will be passionate about design; detail-oriented; efficient; devoted to quality output; able to work independently, as well as in a team environment; possess the organizational skills to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines; and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities will include working side by side in a team environment with our Project Managers, Project Architects, Interior Designers, and Intern Architects on active production projects as well as contributing to other design and marketing efforts undertaken by the firm.  As such, you will play an integral part in overall client satisfaction, design quality and profitability of all projects undertaken that contribute to the firm’s strategic priorities.

Qualified applicants possess an Accredited Professional Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture;  SC Registered Architect; a progressive work history with 5+ years of experience in an architecture firm, including 1-year of applied experience using AutoDesk Revit Architecture, in a professional design practice.  Design experience in public, private and/or higher education is preferred.  Experience with graphics software such as Google SketchUp and 3D Studio Max Review Architecture, in a professional design practice.

LEED accreditation or interest in achieving accreditation is preferred. SC Registered Architect or ability to become SC Registered Architect within 6-months of hire is required for Architect candidates. Design experience is necessary. Experience with graphics software such as Google SketchUp and 3D Studio Max is an advantage.

Additional skill sets desired:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethic;
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills;
• Strong design, graphic, and presentation skills;
• Understanding of the design and procurement process;
• Ability to interact professionally with office leadership and clients;
• Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle stressful situations;
• Ability to self-manage project assignments from start to finish with oversight;
• Technical production skills are necessary and require a demonstrated ability to effectively produce design and construction documents.
• Proficiency in REVIT is preferred;
• Understanding of relevant codes such as state building codes, ANSI 117.1, BOMA;
• Understanding of sustainable material selection for LEED compliance.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical Demands

This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting; which includes, extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Reasonable Accommodation

Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

LS3P recognizes the value of diversity in on our workplace.  We are committed to equal opportunity.  We consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. LS3P is an Equal Opportunity Employer, an e-Verify Employer and committed to Affirmative Action.

LS3P encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to apply.