Join Our team at Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects!
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects is an interdisciplinary design practice offering services in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, and site design, including landscape architecture and civil engineering. We believe everyone deserves exceptional design, and exceptional design changes lives. Our mission is to create buildings, spaces, and places that are catalysts for productivity and community. If you’re the kind of person who wants to make a positive impact, talk to us about joining our team.
Presently, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects is seeking an Office Administrator, Project Administrator, Director of Business Development, Student Interns, and Staff Architects. Please see the job descriptions and qualifications below.
If you are interested in submitting your resume, please send it to humanresources@scbarchitects.com and list the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Office Administrator
We’re looking for a friendly and experienced Office Administrator to join our Lexington, KY office full-time. If you love working in a dynamic environment and have a knack for handling various administrative tasks, we’d love to hear from you!
Personal Traits:
- Team player
- Highly organized
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communicator
- Adaptable to different management styles
Software Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Experience with Ecomm, Procore, or other web-based management software (a plus)
- Familiarity with Bluebeam and AIA software (a plus)
Receptionist Duties:
- Answer phone calls
- Greet visitors and clients
- Prepare outgoing UPS packages and USPS mail
- Receive and distribute incoming packages and mail
General Administrative Tasks:
- Filing and record-keeping
- Data entry
- Email correspondence
- Order office supplies
- Maintain employee lists
- Manage company car and conference room schedules
- Log incoming checks
- Book rental car and hotel reservations
- Order food for meetings
- Assist the Marketing Department with tasks
- Maintain and distribute the master project schedule
What’s Required:
- Associate’s degree
- 3-5 years of experience in an administrative role
Benefits:
Believing our people are the key to our success, we support them with:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Commitment to professional development programs
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our supportive and collaborative team!
Submit your resume to humanresources@scbarchitects.com.
Project Administrator
We’re looking for a full-time Project Administrator in our Lexington, KY office to work closely with our Project Managers. If you have experience in project-related administrative tasks and enjoy a dynamic work environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Personal Traits:
- Team player
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent communicator
- Adaptable to different management styles
Software Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Experience with Ecomm, Procore, or other web-based management software (a plus)
- Familiarity with Bluebeam and AIA software (a plus)
- Experience with KY Department of Education software – FACPAC/SharePoint (a plus)
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule meetings with teams and clients (and attend as needed)
- Create and distribute project correspondence/documents (e.g., meeting minutes, schedules, construction forms)
- Incorporate addendum items into construction document sets
- Create project specifications
- Prepare phase-end review sets
- Prepare contracts
- Maintain necessary insurance certificates
- Upload and manage all documents in KDE software
- Serve as primary backup for the Office Administrator
What’s Required:
- Associate’s degree
- 3-5 years of experience in an administrative role
Benefits:
Believing our people are the key to our success, we support them with:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Commitment to professional development programs
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our supportive and collaborative team!
Submit your resume to humanresources@scbarchitects.com.
Director of Business Development
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects is seeking a dynamic, energetic, creative, and experienced Director of Business Development to join our team. As a firm with offices in three states and a team of 60 dedicated professionals, we seek a strategic leader to drive our business development efforts and create sustainable growth. The Business Development Director will be based in our Lexington, KY, office.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies to expand our client base and increase revenue across all locations.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and relationship building.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, consultants, and stakeholders to enhance business partnerships and drive customer satisfaction.
- Lead and mentor a team of business development professionals, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions and proposals that meet client needs and align with company goals.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform strategic decision-making and optimize business development initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote brand awareness and establish thought leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of business development activities, tracking key metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative in the marketplace.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree. Focus on Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of success in business development, preferably within the A/E industry
- Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve targets and results.
- Ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in CRM software (Unanet), Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, & InDesign.
- Willingness to travel to meet with clients and attend events.
Benefits:
Believing our people are the key to our success, we support them with:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Commitment to professional development programs
How to Apply:
Please submit examples of written pieces with your resume.
Join us at Sherman Carter Barnhart and play a pivotal role in driving our growth and success in the marketplace. If you are a passionate and results-oriented professional with a proven ability to lead and execute business development initiatives, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Submit applications to humanresources@scbarchitects.com by August 16, 2024.
Student Internship
What you will do and learn:
As a Student Intern, you will undertake a variety of assignments throughout the development of a project, including but not limited to:
- Rendering to Reality: Work with our team to transform a projects’ vision into a built environment. Learning about bringing ideas into reality.
- Design & Drawing: Collaborate with architects and studio team members to create detailed architectural drawings, presentation drawings, graphic design work, digital models and 3D models using AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Twinmotion, and Adobe Photoshop
- Documentation: Assist in the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and project reports. Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Project Coordination: Work closely with project managers to coordinate tasks and schedules to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Continual Learning: Learn to use industry-standard software and best practices to enhance your skills.
Key Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master’s degree in Architecture.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Revit, and/or AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic architectural environment.
How to Apply:
Submit applications to humanresources@scbarchitects.com.
Architect
We are seeking experienced architects with a demonstrated passion for architecture and a proven track record in project management. Ideal candidates will be creative, motivated, and curious, equipped to lead large, complex projects from initial design through to construction. If you possess strong leadership skills and are eager to apply your skills within a collaborative team environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.
Day-to-Day Expectations:
- Meet with clients to develop an understanding of their project goals.
- Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
- Manage and produce design and construction documents, presentation drawings, graphic design work, and digital models.
- Lead a project team effectively, meet critical schedules with accountability, and motivate and mentor teammates.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the design team effectively to generate and develop design ideas.
- Work with team members from concept design through construction administration.
- Lead, attend, and actively participate in project team meetings.
- Represent Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects professionally in all client communication, engagement, and interactions.
- Is self-directed, takes initiative, and seeks thoughtful solutions for design execution.
- Is motivated to seek new responsibilities and challenges.
- Participates in project interviews.
- Performs other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of design, trends, and construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Building Information Modeling {BIM).
- Experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Architecture is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering software such as Sketchup, Lumion, and Twinmotion is not required, but it is beneficial.
- Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator graphic software is not required but is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to facilitate meetings with the clients, project staff, and consultant coordination
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to stay on task and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic architectural environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Strong presentation graphics and organizational skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Qualifications:
- Professional Degree in Architecture; Bachelor/Master of Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
- State of Kentucky Architectural License or near completion of ARE
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of architectural experience
Benefits:
Believing our people are the key to our success, we support them with:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Commitment to professional development programs
How to Apply:
Submit your resume to humanresources@scbarchitects.com.
Entry-Level Architectural Staff Position
If you are a recent Architectural graduate, this is the job for you!
As a member of the Sherman Carter Barnhart team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with an experienced project team by contributing to developing architectural drawings. Through this entry-level position, you can apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your architectural education while enhancing your skills with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD Architecture and Autodesk Revit.
What sets us apart is our dedication to your professional growth. We offer a flexible schedule for those who need to complete their postgraduate degree. If you’ve completed your master’s, we understand that obtaining your architectural registration is a significant milestone, and we are committed to supporting you on this journey. Sherman Carter Barnhart offers a comprehensive support program for licensure, including paid time off to study and take exams. You’ll have access to educational materials and resources, as well as guidance from experienced architects who will mentor you every step of the way.
Day-to-Day Expectations:
- Collaborate with the design team to generate and develop design ideas.
- Produce design and construction documents, presentation drawings, graphic design work, and digital models using AutoCAD Architecture, AutoDesk Revit, Civil 3D, Carlson Software, SketchUp, Lumion, Twinmotion, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Work with team members from concept through construction administration.
- May attend field site inspections to provide field measurements, which frequently involve a physical site walk-through.
- Attends and actively participates in project team meetings.
- Is self-directed, takes initiative, and seeks thoughtful solutions for design execution.
- Demonstrates motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges.
- Performs other duties as required.
What’s Required:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Experience with Autodesk Revit is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Architecture is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering software such as Sketchup, Lumion, and Twinmotion is not required, but it is beneficial.
- Knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator graphic software is not required but is beneficial.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to stay on task and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic architectural environment.
Benefits:
Believing our people are the key to our success, we support them with:
- Competitive salaries
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours to support a healthy work-life balance
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Commitment to professional development programs
How to Apply:
To become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative environment, submit your resume to humanresources@scbarchitects.com
