Practice Leader; Education

We believe in strong, collaborative relationships.

We create advocates. Everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. By bringing a team approach to design, everyone who touches the project can clearly understand its purpose and stay focused on achieving its goal.

We believe in giving our staff the opportunity to excel and lead within the Firm and our industry. We strive to foster an inspiring workplace and seek ways to support our ever‑evolving design expertise. We encourage individual involvement in industry‑related organizations including AIA, ASHRAE, and A4LE. We recognize the personal commitment of our team members through established recognition programs.

At O’Connell Robertson, benefits include:

• 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance
• 401k with Employer Matching
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Join Our Team

Think you have what it takes? Take a look at the Open Positions below and work with us to ensure every project we deliver sets a new standard for collaborative success.

We request that third‑party recruiters or agencies refrain from submitting candidates for any of our open positions to our hiring managers. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters should be submitted to our Internal Recruiter, Terri Bermea, to ensure recognized candidate referrals. Generic Linked In resumes simply forwarded without any personal communication from third‑party recruiters will not be considered a referral.

Please email O’Connell Robertson’s Corporate Recruiter:  , for 3rd Party recruitment consideration, candidate referrals and coordination. Thank you.

REPORTS TO | Director of Architecture and Houston Office Leader

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about architecture as we are. Creative problem solving and design is encouraged and cultivated. Our team is made up of individuals who believe in strong, collaborative relationships and who share our conviction that everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. We want someone who can get behind that vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities.

If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

Our progressive Architecture Team in Houston, TX seeks talented Higher Education
Practice Leader
. Practice Leaders have a passion for designing Higher Education environments, finding the Mission for each client. Whether the project is small or large a candidate will thrive on creating solutions that make these spaces better for the people who occupy them.

For seventy‑five years, O’Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

• Collaborate on Higher Education projects
• Concept to complete construction documents
• Document design work from design presentation to construction documents
• Develop and maintain effective verbal, graphic, and written communication with clients that support positive, long‑term relationships.
• Assist in the creation and continued development of design concepts through all phases of design.

We’re looking for passionate, driven self‑starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

• Deep Higher Education Building Design experience is a must
• Professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related field required; master’s degree a plus
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of the design process
• Ability to work through fast paced projects
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
• General knowledge of materials and products relevant to project work
• Independent problem‑solving
• Advanced technical skills in relevant software programs.
• Ability to project a professional presence and demeanor
• Ability to work in a highly visible, team‑oriented environment
• Collaborate with in house teams across our three offices
• Proficient in:
  Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Revit and Adobe Suite
• Other preferred…