Job Opportunites

Are you a DCP student or alumni looking for a job? Or do you or your company have an employment opportunity? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Joseph Mazzaferro at joeym@dcp.ufl.edu , or you can visit our new Job Postings page at dcp.ufl.edu/jobs to post a job or search through our new listings.


Position: Landscape Architecture Associate
Company: Michael A. Gilkey, Inc. Landscape Architects + Contractors
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date posted: April 6, 2016

We are looking for a recent or spring graduate to consider applying for employment with our award-winning firm. We know you are familiar with our work, but if your students aren’t, you can share with them that we are a design-build firm specializing in high-end residential landscape architecture on the southwest coast of Florida. Our company manages design, installation, and maintenance divisions for our area’s most discerning clientele.

Our new employee will fill a current need for production work and will have ample room for advancement. Our ideal candidate is adept at both hand and computer-aided drafting. He or she is organized, able to multi-task, a solution-based thinker, creative, hands-on, service-oriented, and excited to immerse him/herself in our community.


Position: Landscape Designer/ Estimator
Company: Girard Environmental Services
Location: Sanford, FL
Date posted: April 5, 2016

This position is currently open and there is an immediate need. http://www.girardonline.com/company_profile/


Position: Extension Community Development/ Business Position Agent 1-2
Company: Monroe County UF-IFAS Extension
Location: Monroe County in the Florida Keys
Date posted: April 5, 2016

Description: 

The new Monroe County UF- IFAS Extension position is accepting applications. This is a UF- IFAS position located in and supported by Monroe County in the Florida Keys. The ideal candidate will have community and economic development experience and be able to provide small business development education and community data analysis. A master’s degree is required, salary is based on experience. Share this link with as you see fit. http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/496083/extension-agent-i-ii-community-resource-development


Position: Internship Program
Company: Perry Becker Design
Location: Orlando
Date posted: April 5, 2016

Program highlights:

  • Hands-on exposure to projects from concept design to final construction
  • Collaborative learning within a studio environment
  • One-on-one direct intern mentoring with an assigned senior advisor
  • Strong graphic and 3-D visualization training

Position: Development Site Planning Manager
Company: Icon Residential
Location: Tampa
Date posted: April 5, 2016

Description: The Planning Manager (PM) will assist the developers in preliminary stages of due diligence and assessment of potential development sites. Responsibilities will include researching zoning requirements and uses, project concept development to determine mix and density, site plan design and basic massing sketches for presentation purposes. The PM will also work with development team members to take the projects through the entitlement process. The PM will have the opportunity to work directly with principals of the company, and learn about development and construction in a fast paced, exciting environment.


Position: District Landscape Architect
Company: State of Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Miami
Date posted: April 5, 2016
Contact: Teresita Alvarez: 305-640-7557

Description: Manages Districtwide Landscape Architectural Design Services Contracts.  Participates in scoping, selection, negotiation, and evaluations of consultant contracts.  Prioritizes and issues work assignments to consultants through evaluation of Scope and Fee Proposals.  Coordinates with Florida Department of Transportation (Department) Management and prepares Task Work Orders (TWO).  Serves as Project Manager (PM) for District Landscaping projects.  Oversees and conducts Production Commitment Tracking.  Establishes and maintains project schedules.  Assists with gaming of estimated budgets for landscaping projects.  Prepares, or assists in preparing construction estimates using the Construction Estimating System (CES).  Reports annual landscape expenditures for District.  Plans, directs, coordinates and oversees the development of construction documents for landscaping plans using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) or other appropriate software.  Prepares associated contract documents and specifications.  Circulates plans to other offices for review, and incorporates and responds to the recommended modifications to the plans through Electronic Review and Comment (ERC) System.  Conducts phase review meetings and other offices within the District.  Obtains project clearance signatures for contract letting packages.  Monitors consultant contract budget and project costs.  Reviews and processes consultant invoices through the Consultant Invoice Transmittal (CITS).  Prepares interim and final grades to evaluate consultant performance.

To begin the application, click here.


Position: Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect
Company: Cotleur & Hearing
Location: South Florida
Date posted: April 5, 2016

Immediate opening. Candidates should demonstrate strong motivation, communication and graphic skills and enjoy
working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with similarly driven colleagues. Cotleur & Hearing specializes in
traditional landscape architecture with design portfolio services which includes: Land Planning, Transportation, Civic,
Commercial, Institutional and Residential projects. Our reputation is based on strong project management and high quality
designs.

Skills required:

  • 0-5 years of professional experience
  • Excellent communication
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as within a team structure
  • Strong AutoCAD skills (2011 or later) required
  • South Florida plant knowledge desired
  • Adobe Photoshop and Trimble Sketchup skills a plus
  • Professional registration desired but not required

Position: Summer Internship Program
Company: REP, Renker Eich Parks Architects
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Date posted: April 5, 2016

Description: REP is currently accepting applications for Paid Summer Internships. Our program affords upper division and graduate students from the University of Florida, School of Architecture the opportunity to experience firsthand the professional practice of architecture. Interns will assist in and engage with projects, clients, interdisciplinary design and best practices.


Position: Junior Designer
Company: Brianna Michelle Interior Design
Location: Winter Park, FL
Date posted: March 28, 2016

Description:

Brianna Michelle Interior Design is a first-rate, boutique Design Firm located in the heart of Winter Park. We have developed a strong reputation among Architects, Builders, and Clients for being a full-service Firm that provides timeless designs with a high level of detail and organization. Because of our amazing clients and our commitment to providing them with the highest measure of service possible, we are expanding our design team!

We are looking for a motivated and talented individual that has as much passion for Design as we do. First and foremost, you must have a great attitude! You must also take pride in your work and have the ability to work collaboratively, as well as autonomously.


Position: Development Site Planning Manager
Company: Icon Residential
Location: Tampa
Date posted: March 24, 2016

Description:

The Planning Manager (PM) will assist the developers in preliminary stages of due diligence and assessment of potential development sites. Responsibilities will include researching zoning requirements and uses, project concept development to determine mix and density, site plan design and basic massing sketches for presentation purposes. The PM will also work with development team members to take the projects through the entitlement process. The PM will have the opportunity to work directly with principals of the company, and learn about development and construction in a fast paced, exciting environment

Requirements:

  • College education
  • Experience working with municipalities in the entitlement process
  • Proficient in Autocad
  • Superior understanding of site plan layout and navigating through zoning regulations
  • Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines
  • Skills in other design and business software such as Sketchup a plus, but not mandatory
  • Tampa-Bay based
  • Ability to work independently and remotely without supervision
  • Detailed-oriented qualities are a must

Position: Entry Level Planning Technician
Company: Collier County: Business Center for the Growth Management Department
Location: Naples, FL
Date posted: March 11, 2016

This position is assigned to the Business Center within the Growth Management Department. The role of this position is primarily focusing on the processing of building permit applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; one year of experience in clerical work, planning, land use terminology, reading legal descriptions, County zoning codes, County codes and ordinances, accounting, and/or purchasing; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. May be required to possess a State of Florida Notary Public certification or a Building Inspection certification. Fingerprinting required.

Please view the online job description for more details.


Position: Entry Level Planner
Company: Collier County: Business Center for the Growth Management Department
Location: Naples, FL
Date posted: March 11, 2016

The purpose of this classification is to perform intermediate professional work collecting, organizing and evaluating planning data. Employees in this classification assist boards and commissions; conduct research; develop ordinance amendments; administer sub-department regulations; coordinate divisional plan reviews; maintain records; and prepare reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with course work emphasis in Planning, Architecture, or related field; one year of experience in comprehensive planning, community planning, land use, or land development regulations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Fingerprinting required.

Please view the online job description for more details.


Position: Entry Level Architect
Company: RS&H
Location: Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Jacksonville, FL; Houston, TX
Date posted: March 9, 2016
Apply:  Please apply online here to be considered for the position.

RS&H is currently seeking an entry level Architecture I (Intern Architect) for the Corporate Practice. The company designs facilities for Fortune 1000 clients with specialized expertise in financial services, workplace, and mission critical.  Through an established national platform our professionals offer full-service solutions proven to achieve a return on investment for our clients.  If you’re interested in working in a creative and collaborative environment to meet the needs of growing businesses, then join our specialized team.
In this position you will be joining an experienced team of professionals providing creativity and comprehensive services to both private and public sector clients.
Qualifications:
  • 5-year Bachelor’s or Master’s of Architecture degree from an NAAB accredited university
  • 0 – 1 years of work experience.  Internship experience is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).  Additional software skills in Sketchup and Photoshop are valued.
  • Professional experience utilizing AutoCAD and REVIT a plus

Position: Entry Level Aviation Architect
Company: RS&H
Location: Charlotte, NC or New York City, NY
Date posted: March 9, 2016
Apply: Please apply online here to be considered for the position.

RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

We are currently seeking an Entry Level Architect to join our Aviation Practice. Our aviation experts are recognized, industry leaders who provide cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of aviation in four broad service areas: airfields, buildings, environmental, and planning. From large hub to small hub, commercial to private, you can help create aviation systems that serve communities around the world.
 
Qualifications:
  • 5-year Bachelor or Master’s of Architecture degree from an accredited university.
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience (internship or part-time work acceptable).
  • Strong proficiency in Revit, ACAD, Sketch-Up and/or BIM and other drafting, modeling and presentation tools.
  • Graphic layout capability (Photoshop and Illustrator).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • General understanding of an airport/terminal environments.
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of graphic interface tools including Studio Max 3D.

Position: CCY Architects – Internships
Company: Cottle Carr Yaw (CCY) Architects
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Date posted: March 9, 2016


Position: B Level: Document Control
Company: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Location: New York City
Date posted: March 9, 2016


Position: Architectural Intern
Company: Northstar Recruiting, Inc
Date Posted: March 9, 2016

Responsibilities:

  • Complete an 18 month training program during which you will:
    • Learn to read, interpret and analyze blueprints, schedules and elevations, and recommend the appropriate products to provide the total solution.
    • Meet with architects, security consultants and end users to provide specifications and consulting for electronic security.

Must have requirements:

  • Currently working toward BS/BA or MS degree
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (student-led program, student athlete, resident advisor, etc. or exceptional leadership of work projects)
  • Work and/or internship experience during High School and/or University.
  • Basic CAD/BIM drafting skills.
  • Basic knowledge in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
  • Basic knowledge of Revit.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and InDesign graphic software.
  • Willingness to travel 50% (All Expenses Paid).

Nice to have requirements:

  • B.Arch or M.Arch.
  • Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
To apply, please send your resume in Word format to:
Mike Coldiron
Northstar Recruiting, Inc.
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Position: Junior Architect
Company: SCOTT + CORMIA
Location: Orlando
Date Posted: March 8, 2016

SCOTT + CORMIA is based out of Orlando, FL and specializes in a wide range of design services such as commercial, executive offices, mixed-use high rise, multi-family and interiors. We are currently looking for a Junior Architect with strong design and technical skills. The right candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented, and will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The person in this position will work with a Project Architect on several projects and will be involved in all areas of work. Primary responsibilities will be the production of all drawing types: Schematic Presentation, Design Development, Permit, and Construction Documents. This person will also work on presentation drawings and documents.

Applicant experience must meet or exceed the following criteria for consideration:

  • Have an accredited B.Arch or M.Arch degree (advanced degree preferred; exceptional candidates exhibiting equal skills will be considered).
  • Pursuing or currently hold FL registration.
  • Mastery of Revit, Word, Excel is necessary. AutoCAD is optional.
  • Knowledge of other graphics and business software would be helpful.
  • Applicant must be experienced in the development of full sets of architectural construction documents using Revit.
  • An interest in understanding how buildings go together.
  • Be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Be capable of being involved in multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Be resourceful and able to resolve issues.
  • Be reliable and well-organized.
  • Currently living in the Central Florida area and legally able to work in the United States.

Position: Graduate and Summer Architectural Interns
Company: HKS Architects
Location: Orlando
Date Posted: Feb. 29, 2016


Position: Development Manager
Company: Crown Advisors
Location: Gainesville
Date Posted: Feb. 26, 2016

Crown Advisors is an executive search firm that specializes in real estate and construction industries.


Position: Architectural Intern/Job Captain
Company: BFB Gladwin Architects
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Date Posted: Feb. 23, 2016

BFB Gladwin Architects, a full service architectural firm located in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking an architectural candidate that is self motivated and looking for a place to grow and showcase his/her skills and that has a positive influence on our team. The ideal candidate should have skills in design and construction documents with strong organization skills. The candidate must have a professional degree in Architecture and must be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.

Job Requirements:

  • Graduate of accredited architectural program with Bachelor’s level degree.
  • Understanding of building systems.
  • Construction Documents (CD) skills.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Autocad.
  • Strong communication, coordination and organization skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • License not required but encouraged.
  • Opportunity to participate in all phases of projects.
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