Job Openings

PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER

KRA is an 18-person, design-driven, community-oriented, sustainability-focused, woman-owned firm located in the center of Amherst. Projects include educational from Pre-K to higher education; residential including high-end single-family as well as affordable and market-rate multi-family; commercial work from coffee shops to corporate offices; and community-based work with a variety of nonprofit organizations. We are seeking a collaborative team member with potential for growth within the firm: a design professional with experience managing projects at all phases of design development, bidding, contract negotiation, construction phase services through project completion.

Key skills and abilities: collaborative design process, technical competence, well-developed project management skills, project team relationship management, creative problem-solving, good communication, and client focused design excellence.

Requirements

5 to 10 years (post-degree minimum) experience in Architecture
Architecture license for Project Architect
Architecture degree for Project Manager
3 to 5+ years managing small to medium projects ($1M to $20M)
LEED or other sustainable building accreditation strongly desired
Revit experience required, Enscape rendering ability desired
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Background in education, commercial, and residential design and construction

KRA seeks staff with diverse cultural backgrounds and believes that diversity of experiences only adds to better designs and enriches our corporate culture. We are a family-friendly firm with great benefits. Please send cover letter, resume, references, and portfolio via email with subject heading “Project Architect/Project Manager” to KKlepacki@kuhnriddle.com

PROJECT DESIGNER

We are seeking a collaborative team member with potential for growth within the firm: a professional to provide architectural support to Project Architects, Project Managers and Interior Designers in the design, selection, coordination, and detailing of architectural projects. Designer will create 3-D Revit models for construction documentation, perform redline changes and revisions, design schematics, assist with contract administration, organize and maintain project files, research building products, and work collaboratively with other professionals to complete projects.

Key skills and abilities: collaborative design process, technical competence, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

1 to 5 years (post-degree) experience in Interior Design or Architecture
LEED or other sustainable building accreditation strongly desired
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Some Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop experience desired
Self-motivated, desire to learn and grow within firm

INTERIOR DESIGNER

KRA is an 18-person, design-driven, community-oriented, sustainability-focused, woman-owned firm located in the center of Amherst. Projects include educational from Pre-K to higher education; residential including high-end single-family as well as affordable and market-rate multi-family; commercial work from coffee shops to corporate offices; and community-based work with a variety of nonprofit organizations. We are seeking a collaborative team member with potential for growth within the firm: an interior design professional with experience managing projects at all phases of design development, bidding, contract negotiation, construction phase services through project completion.

Requirements

5 to 10 years (post-degree) experience in Interior Design
Interior Design Certification (NCIDQ) strongly desired
LEED or other sustainable building accreditation strongly desired
3 to 5+ years managing projects between $1M and $20M
Ability to manage projects in a cost-effective manner
Commitment to high-quality design
Strong design skills through graphic and free-hand sketching ability
Revit experience required, Enscape rendering ability desired
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications