We’re growing and looking for qualified candidates!
At Johnston, we look for people who are creative and enjoy solving problems, while having fun along the way. Individuals who have a positive attitude, enjoy mentoring and coaching, and would love to contribute to the Johnston culture, please apply!
If you are interested in working for an energetic firm with opportunities for advancement, please submit your resume.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Human Resources
Human Resources Coordinator
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Department in meeting the company’s strategic goals. This role provides administrative support to the entire office and human resource function. Contributes to building a culture that motivates people and builds highly effective teams. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field; additional education in human resources management will be a plus.
- At least three to five years of human resources experience required.
- Thorough understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of human resources best practices.
- Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems.
- In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities.
- Familiarity with social media recruiting.
- Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
- Quick learner with the ability to learn the company’s HRIS systems and be the go-to person for employees.
- ADP Workforce Now experience, required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software, required.
- No Sponsorship.
- Provide overall support to the Human Resource Manager and HR department in any capacity.
- Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
- Perform orientations, onboarding and update records with new hires.
- Maintain records of personnel- related information in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met.
- Ensure that I-9 Forms are completed properly, and files are maintained according to Department of Homeland Security requirements.
- Supports recruiting initiatives by creating and assembling recruiting materials, scheduling interviews, assisting with recruiting events, maintaining candidate applicant tracking systems, etc.
- Conduct employee background checks and drug screenings.
- Onboarding coordination to include requesting IT equipment, badge accesses, desk setup, and welcome announcements.
- Perform maintenance and data entry in ADP Workforce Now.
- Assist supervisors with the performance review process.
- Maintain the Human Resources intranet site, HR HUB.
- Assist with continued education initiatives within the Human Resources Department.
- Responsible for employee morale events such as birthday, company anniversary celebrations and other select company events. Key player in monthly event planning committee meetings.
- Provide benefit assistance to employees by assisting with enrollments, changes, and terminations in the Employee Navigator system.
- Maintains Human Resources department brochures, communications, and files. Assist the employee termination process with equipment turn in, badge access cancellation, and benefit terminations.
- Support other functions as assigned.
- Assist in managing office security schedule and assist with administration of access cards in Receptionist absence.
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
Managing Director, Architecture
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: The Managing Director of Architecture provides leadership of the Architecture Department with a focus on high performance and profitability. Responsibilities include project execution and review, team management and technical improvement, and staffing and resource management. This Manager provides office-wide leadership at multiple locations and is responsible for the leadership, supervising and mentorship of staff. Develops and manages major client relationships. Participates in the Operations leadership to establish and implement company financial goals. Primary responsibility is the department’s profitability and growth leading the department toward reaching company goals. This position reports to the VP of Professional Services. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent required.
- 10+ minimum years of experience in base building architecture.
- Experience with Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial, Government and Federal architecture projects.
- At least 5 years within a management/leadership role.
- Minimum 7+ years of project management experience* Proficiency in managing teams working in Revit.
- Licensed Architect with current registration preferred.
- Expert at all aspects of their discipline, including a recent successful major project.
- Experience working in integrated teams.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and a broad knowledge of design and construction methods.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Deltek Vision, Newforma.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- No Sponsorship.
- Handle technical and financial performance of assigned project.
- Ensure high quality of design through SD, CD, and CA phase.
- Establish work plan, budget, and schedule.
- Manage and over see code compliance, control costs, perform QA review and assist in contract negotiation.
- Participate in building long – term client relationship and marketing efforts to maintain and grow client base.
- Create vision for the group and expand revenue in multiple market sectors.
- Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight.
- Maintains the company’s reputation for high standard business conduct and acts fairly.
- Participate in building long-term client relationship and marketing efforts to maintain and grow client base.
- Maintains client satisfaction.
- Promotes the success of the company for the benefit of its employees and Johnston.
- Maintains confidentiality of company affairs.
- Complies with and upholds Johnston’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Stays informed of company business across all departments.
- Delivers a successful, profitable, project, resulting in a satisfied client.
- Proficient in producing project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
- Develops and successfully executes practice goals, business plan, and profitability; aligns these efforts with Johnston’s business goals.
- Maintains focus on team utilization and profitability.
- Leads the team to a win.
- Focuses attention on results.
- Defines business goals and focus on growth, profitability, and success of company.
- Serves as a source of project financial information for planning of staff and resources.
- Manages the department’s project planning, scheduling, and utilization of staff.
- Initiates project design concepts and ideas, provides guidance to design teams during project development, and is responsible for the overall conceptual design.
- Maintains an appropriate billable and non-billable percentage project and business development time. Steward of the company’s resources.
- Develops a department business plan.
- Brings work to the firm.
- Stays up to date on market sector and changing business environment.
- Development and executes marketing strategy.
- Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
- Develops and nurtures positive client, consultants, and contractor relationships.
- Fosters relationships with people in the community and industry.
- Develops staff and does succession planning.
- Maintains clear communication to team.
- Motivates staff by leading, coaching, mentoring, and supporting them in career development.
- Proactive in staff development and individual professional development plans.
- Delegate work.
- Participates in candidate interviews and recruiting.
Project Manager, Architecture
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for the project financial performance and team communication. Responsible for developing project scope of services, schedules, and fee and budget during the contract development process. Manages project man hours, directs team members and consultants at all levels to ensure the project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Ensures work is completed as planned and in conformance with the design intent. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
- 6+ years’ experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
- Licensed Architect with current registration preferred.
- No Sponsorship.
- Ability to assist in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the contract development process.
- Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope and lead multiple project teams.
- Ability to track outstanding proposals and get signed proposals and notice to proceed.
- Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis.
- Ability to leverage relationships with clients to maintain invoice collections timely, within 60 days.
- Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
- Ability to integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit.
- Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer products.
- Assists in preparing project presentations. May participate and/or lead client presentations.
- Ability to identify top talent and build highly effective teams. Ability to coach and develop team members.
- Proficiency in Deltek Vision preferred. Proficiency in Newforma preferred.
- Ability to set up workplans in Deltek Vision and update regularly. Includes identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule, fees and costs.
- Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seeks out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.
- Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed.
Administrative Assistant
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: At Johnston, the Administrative Assistant provides support to the office and professional services department’s staff. This role will communicate directly with the production staff and assist with tasks related to completing phases of work, producing documents and meeting deadlines. This position reports to the Vice President, Professional Services. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- High school diploma.
- Two years of customer service experience in public or private sector.
- Five years of administrative support experience.
- Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
- Previous experience in professional services firm, a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- No Sponsorship.
- Serves as scheduler and coordinator for client, department, and/or office meetings.
- Assists design team members in writing, editing, and/or proofreading design related documents, emails, observation reports, etc.
- Provides document management for the departments and project teams electronic files and archives.
- Provides administrative support to one or more directors/leaders including phone calls/taking messages, scheduling meetings, arranging business travel and preparing expense reports, etc.
- Supports the project teams to be productive, profitable, and meet deadlines.
- Interacts with employees, vendors and clients via phone, email, and face-to-face contact.
- Schedules meetings and maintains calendars, as requested.
- Coordinates vendor lunch presentations and orders lunches, when requested.
- Orders office and copier supplies and stocks supply room in an orderly and neat fashion.
- Provides receptionist support during breaks and lunches.
- Answers and directs phone calls in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Greets all visitors and clients courteously and professionally while providing quality customer service.
- Receives and signs for packages and distributes to appropriate individuals.
ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: In partnership with the Mechanical Team Leader, the Senior Mechanical Engineer has a responsibility for a project’s HVAC system design and implementation. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the successful delivery of medium to large building projects, developing project concepts and budgets, completing site assessments, and writing reports to create solutions for our clients. This position is also responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Engineers and Designers. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Licensed PE.
- 10+ years’ project engineering experience in all phases of project.
- Experience working in integrated teams.
- Leadership ability working in a consultancy environment.
- Experience with healthcare, government, and education projects.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge in Engineering and a broad knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, and construction methods.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM.
- Trane Trace & Carrier HAP.
- Experience with complex analysis tools for mechanical design.
- No Sponsorship.
- Performs and supervises preparation of technical drawings and assessment reports.
- Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the team.
- Keeps abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommends changes in approach and services, as appropriate.
- Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects to verify it conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
- Performs site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies, and to document and evaluate existing systems.
- Visits project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
- Reviews and provides input on “Request for Information” and “submittals” during the construction administration phase.
- Attend and participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings as required.
- Mentors engineering staff.
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support, as necessary.
- Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with the team. Provides technical support and project communications to team, as required.
- Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
- As needed, provides support to Business Development, including write-ups of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events.
- Works with Marketing in preparing submittals and qualifications.
Mechanical Designer
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: The Mechanical Designer works as a member of the project design team to coordinate the design development, production, and delivery of complex engineering projects. Some assignments may require independent action and decision making, as well as ability to supervise others. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- High school diploma.
- One to five years of mechanical design experience working on one or more of the following building types: healthcare, education, institutional, justice. Healthcare preferred.
- Experience working and coordinating with integrated teams.
- No Sponsorship.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of building codes.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.
- Proficiency in Revit and BIM required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Basic knowledge about sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to modify and review Revit models of mechanical systems and components including ductwork and piping systems according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques.
- Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and Johnston Best Practice Standards.
- Works closely with project team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
- Performs all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.
- Proficiency in Revit to check the design for interferences with other building elements, resolves conflicts with other team members.
- Ability to produces equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.
- Seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles and regulations changes.
Electrical Engineering
Senior Electrical Engineer
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY: In partnership with the Electrical Team Leader, the Senior Electrical Engineer has a responsibility for a project’s electrical system design and implementation. The Senior Engineer is responsible for the successful delivery of medium to large building projects, developing project concepts and budgets, completing site assessments, and writing reports to create solutions for our clients. This position is also responsible for managing and mentoring a team of Engineers and Designers. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Licensed PE.
- 10+ years’ project engineering experience in all phases of project.
- Experience working in integrated teams.
- Leadership ability working in a consultancy environment.
- Experience with healthcare, government, and education projects.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge in Electrical Engineering and a broad knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, and construction methods.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM.
- ARCH FLASH experience a plus.
- Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
- No Sponsorship.
- Performs and supervises preparation of technical drawings and assessment reports.
- Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the team.
- Keeps abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommends changes in approach and services, as appropriate.
- Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects to verify it conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
- Performs site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies, and to document and evaluate existing systems.
- Visits project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards.
- Reviews and provides input on “Request for Information” and “submittals” during the construction administration phase.
- Attend and participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings as required.
- Mentors engineering staff.
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support, as necessary.
- Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with the team.
- Provides technical support and project communications to team, as required.
- Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
- As needed, provides support to Business Development, including write-ups of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events.
- Works with Marketing in preparing submittals and qualifications.
Electrical Designer
Johnston is a multi-discipline firm based in Houston, Texas, that provides architecture, engineering, planning, and program management professional design services to various clients including education, government and healthcare. Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, positive, loyal and efficient, driven by our entrepreneurial roots. SUMMARY With supervision from the Project Engineer and Sr. Designer creates drawings using Revit and AutoCAD. Works as a member of the project design team to coordinate the design development, production and delivery of engineering projects. Some assignments require independent action and decision making. REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One to five ears electrical drafting experience working on one or more of the following building types: healthcare, government, education and technology. Healthcare a plus.
- Experience working and coordinating with integrated teams.
- LEED accreditation a plus.
- No Sponsorship.
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of building codes.
- Knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.
- Experience in Revit, including BIM and AutoCAD required.
- Experience in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Basic knowledge about sustainability.
- Ability to perform standard computer drafting functions using Revit and AutoCAD and be able to resolve design conflicts Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- With supervision, ability to develop and modify Revit models of electrical engineering systems and components according to established Johnston standards and Revit modeling techniques.
- Develops flow diagrams, riser diagrams, control diagrams and similar project documents using Revit/AutoCAD.
- Works closely with project team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
- Performs all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.
- Uses Revit to check the design for interferences with other building elements.
- Produces equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.
- Actively seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles and regulations changes.
