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Project Architect – Aiken, South Carolina Office
About:
Meadors is seeking an experienced project architect to assist with the opening of an architecture office in Aiken, SC. Meadors is engaged in Aiken and continues to build on its relationships. Meadors is looking to establish an office in Aiken. The candidate that is selected for this position will help lead this effort by living in the community and working with Meadors team. This position will be full time in Aiken, SC.
Located in Charleston, SC, Meadors continues to focus its efforts on creating an environment where talented, passionate, and dedicated men and women can apply their skills to the architectural and construction processes in both new construction and historic restoration. Our work is diverse and matches the talent of our individual employees.
Meadors is comprised of six workshops: Architecture & Interior Design, Construction, Conservation & Preservation Planning, Design Services, Cabinetry & Millwork, and Estate Management & Maintenance. Our commitment is to preserve the heritage and durability of traditional building techniques, materials, and design, while also maintaining a commitment to sustainability and efficiency.
Requirements:
· Candidate must be a registered architect in the State of South Carolina with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
· Our firm specializes in custom high-end residential and light commercial work. We focus on historic preservation/restoration, alterations/additions, and new construction. Candidate must demonstrate related experience.
Essential Job Responsibilities Included:
Meeting and discussing with clients their design and construction requirements
Participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients
Designing and drafting building plans for various construction projects
Preparing and providing clients with materials and project specification lists
Overseeing the work of construction workers, contractors, and other team members
Undertaking regular site visits to check for quality and conformance with construction documents
Developing and maintaining project schedules
Participate in field assignments such as construction administration, conditions assessments, and site analysis
Participate in all stages of project development, performing conceptual analysis documentation, developing construction documents, submitting the bid set, and monitoring the bid process, and full construction administration services
Participate in the coordination of drawings and specifications
Assist in construction observation activities and the development of associated field reports, RFI responses, review pay applications, and submittal/shop drawing reviews
Contribute to collaborative working relationships with clients, architecture and interiors team, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Make presentations to clients, stakeholders, zoning, architecture review boards, etc.
Required Skills:
Demonstrate great team leadership, teamwork mentality, and be able to work closely with our clients to listen, respond, and exceed expectations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and project management skills
Having an eye for detail
Highly motivated and creative individual
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations
Ability to offer excellent customer service
Willingness to travel
Candidates must be proficient in Revit
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Additional proficiency in Enscape preferred
Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and personally driven to consistently meet project design and performance goals
Ability to work independently and with a team, while coordinating with the various workshops within Meadors and with Meadors’ consultants and subcontractors
Ability to lead and guide the production of construction documents
Thorough knowledge of codes and zoning regulations
Experience with presenting to historic review boards, architecture review boards, or similar
Proactive communication, problem solving, and self-direction
Job Type: full time in Aiken, SC
Compensation:
Compensation package commensurate to experience and also includes health benefits, paid company holidays, and vacations.
Pay: Salary starting at $85,000 dependent on experience.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Holiday
Paid time off
Schedule:
· Monday to Friday
· 40 hours per week
· 8am-5pm
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
In addition to the typical job application submission of providing a cover letter, resume, and portfolio, interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.meadorsinc.com, and research the company structure, projects, and people. We are looking for the best candidate – a person that will immediately contribute to the Meadors team, culture, and workshop structure.
Interested candidates are encouraged to put more emphasis on the cover letter to describe their experience and how their experience uniquely positions them as the top candidate to work with Meadors and their collaborative workshop teams. It should be evident in the cover letter that the interested applicant understands Meadors and be able to describe how they fit into the Meadors team.
If you are interested in joining the Meadors team, please send your in-depth focused cover letter, along with your resume and portfolio or link to an online portfolio.
Cabinetry & Millwork Shop Director
About:
Located in Charleston, SC, Meadors continues to focus its efforts on creating an environment where talented, passionate, and dedicated men and women can apply their skills to the architectural and construction processes in both new construction and historic restoration. Our work is diverse and matches the talent of our individual employees.
Meadors is comprised of six workshops: Architecture & Interior Design, Construction, Conservation & Preservation Planning, Design Services, Cabinetry & Millwork, and Estate Management & Maintenance. Our commitment is to preserve the heritage and durability of traditional building techniques, materials, and design, while also maintaining a commitment to sustainability and efficiency.
The Meadors Cabinetry and Millwork shop creates a diverse body of work in support of its partner workshops.
The Job Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for quality control of projects leaving the shop
Continuously and consistently improve processes and standards
Manage the shop workforce which includes hiring of new employees and conducting reviews of existing employees
Develop and maintain a cohesive workforce culture of teamwork and excellence
Visible on the shop floor much of each day
Mentor and provide continual training on processes, and alternate techniques/solutions – foster a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure the shop is compliant with and operates within all OSHA guidelines and documenting employees have timely and successfully completed safety training
Maintain a safe work environment for all employees
Continually monitor shop safety practices for compliance and hold regular weekly safety meetings to ensure safety goals are on-track
Oversee and incorporate shop floor organization and cleanliness among all personnel
Develop and maintain relationships with clients
Build business with current customers by delivering on promises and create new business with potential customers in a proactive manner, promoting all of company services
Administer contracts and material orders
Determine long lead time items
Verify job readiness and coordinate the installation of product with field and installers
Verify field dimensions, backing locations, and mechanical/electrical rough-ins
Create and manage project-specific schedules
Responsible for creating and communicating the detailed scope of work for the rest of the shop team
Responsible for drawing reviews prior to release to shop floor
Estimating millwork pricing for projects and creating proposals for jobs
Confirm and assist with material orders per drawings prior to beginning fabrication
Working with customers, project managers, architects and designers, and field staff on field measuring, programming, building, and installing custom millwork
Reading blueprints, performing takeoffs, ordering, and tracking materials
Programming for fabricating (CNC)
Attend on-site meetings and client project meetings
Oversee the installation of millwork and casework
Managing millwork/casework carpenters and laborers during fabrication, delivery, finishing, and installation process
Manage the finish (transparent and opaque) process of the shop and help finishing team coordinate the various finish requirements and prioritize their schedules and tasks to ensure efficient and effective operation.
Ensure the finished product is properly and effectively protected during shipping to jobsite and installation at jobsite
Coordinate with shipping and transport to ensure proper delivery of product to jobsite
Monitor the progress payment requests to eliminate underbilling
Monitor the progress of the assigned projects – correspondence, job cost reports, progress billings, and field reports and keep the team informed of unresolved problems
Maintain focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations
Requirements:
· Proven experience in cabinetry and millwork design, fabrication, and/or installation or equivalent experience
· High attention to detail and desire for excellence
· Ability to self-manage, manage others, delegate tasks, and work with other departments productively
· Superior conflict resolution skills
· Strong leadership skills
· Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $500,000
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at the same time
· Experience in CAD program (preferred)
· Experience in Cabinet Vision (preferred)
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to make critical decisions when prioritizing tasks and goals
· Experience leading crews
· Driver’s license required
Compensation:
Compensation package commensurate to experience and includes health benefits, paid company holidays and vacations, and performance-based bonuses.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: salary $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Holiday
Paid time off
Schedule:
· Monday to Friday
· 8-hour shift
· 7:30am-4:30pm
Carpenter
Meadors Inc. has an opening for a Carpenter to join our Estate Management and Maintenance Workshop. The Carpenter will supervise and work collaboratively with a helper.
Meadors is a design-build firm located in Charleston, SC that specializes in custom high-end residential and light commercial work. We focus on both historic preservation/restoration and new construction. We are comprised of six workshops—Architecture, Construction, Conservation and Preservation Planning, Design Services, Cabinetry & Millwork, and Estate Management & Maintenance. It is the diversity of our employees, clients, and projects that makes Meadors such a unique collaborative environment.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: info@meadorsinc.com
Qualifications
· High School Diploma or General Education Degree
· Minimum of 5 Years of high-end carpentry experience
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
· Have proper fundamental Carpenter tools
· Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills (in English)
· Comfortable using ladders and scaffolding
· Demonstrated ability to operate hand, air, and power tools
· Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
· Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition
· Install, maintain, and repair a variety of products, ranging from insulation to tile to drywall
· Perform work in accordance with safety and best practices
· Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
· Document repairs and maintain thorough records
· Measure and mark materials for alterations
· Ability to speak to clients politely, and represent Meadors positively
Carpenter’s Helper
Meadors Inc. has an opening for a Carpenter Helper to join our Estate Management and Maintenance Workshop. Meadors is a design-build firm located in Charleston, SC that specializes in custom high-end residential and light commercial work. We focus on both historic preservation/restoration and new construction. We are comprised of six workshops—Architecture, Construction, Conservation and Preservation Planning, Design Services, Cabinetry & Millwork, and Estate Management & Maintenance. It is the diversity of our employees, clients, and projects that makes Meadors such a unique collaborative environment.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: info@meadorsinc.com
Qualifications
· High School Diploma or General Education Degree
· Minimum of 1 year of high-end carpentry experience
· Must possess a valid driver’s license
· Have proper fundamental Carpenter tools
· Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills (in English)
· Comfortable using ladders and scaffolding
· Demonstrated ability to operate hand, air, and power tools
· Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly
· Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition
· Install, maintain, and repair a variety of products, ranging from insulation to tile to drywall
· Perform work in accordance with safety and best practices
· Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
· Document repairs and maintain thorough records
· Measure and mark materials for alterations
· Ability to speak to clients politely, and represent Meadors positively
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Internships
Meadors is in search of passionate applicants dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. Internships with Meadors often include experiences that transcend any singular workshop, allowing individuals to view our design/build process from multiple vantage points. Through project based learning, interns will be presented with the same challenges as our designers and artisans working as a valuable member of our team.
Contact us at careers@meadorsinc.com for available internships.