FCA, an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New Haven, New York, Philadelphia, and Orlando has supported its clients since 1954 with innovative architecture, planning, and interior design services. The practice is recognized for being on the leading edge of new investigations in healthcare, corporate research and corporate and advanced technology. FCA has a staff of close to 150 architects, planners, and interior designers and is active in over 20 states.
Our Mission: ‘Challenge the Expected, Inspire Smart Design’
Our Principles: At the heart, it is about People, Place, Process and Planet
Our Values: Authenticity, Agility, Responsibility, Collaboration, Creativity
Staff Architect:
Working under the close supervision of a project architect or manager, a staff architect provides support for a project team in the completion of a project from schematic design to construction administration. They receive specific and detailed instructions required for the project and perform architectural assignments.
- Uses independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, but functions as a collaborative member of a team
- Independently solves problems and reviews findings with team leader
- Compiles data, performs design computations, and executes all necessary code analysis with guidance from team leader
- Prepares architectural renderings and documentation in coordination with internal and external team members
- Inspects architectural features of projects in field with assistance from team leader
- Receives technical guidance
- Receives supervisory approval on project documentation
- Checks own work for quality control on a regular basis; ensures that work is reviewed by team leader
- Coordinates assigned tasks with team leader according to workplan
- Maintains project files and records (electronic and otherwise) in an organized fashion that is readily identifiable and coordinated with team members
- Possesses diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices
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