KRA is a 15-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. Applicants should possess an accredited degree in architecture or interior design, preferably an architect’s license in the state of MA, 5 to 10 years’ experience working in the architecture field, and the following skills:

• Leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of designers and builders
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with clients and team members
• Strong design and graphic skills by hand and through multi-media software
• Ability to mentor junior staff throughout the process of design, drawing coordination, and construction
• Coordination and integration of our consultants’ work into the architectural design
• Ability to think proactively
• Solid Revit and Enscape experience developing 3D models as well as schematic and construction documents
• Sustainability-focused design experience with Passive House, Net-Zero, Living Building, and/or LEED projects
• Construction Administration field and office work

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 Manager/Architect” to KKlepacki@kuhnriddle.com