Our Core Values
- Sustainability – A cornerstone of your identity, reflected in your commitment to restorative, carbon-negative designs and ecological stewardship.
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- Designing every project to exceed energy efficiency standards and achieve low carbon or net-zero performance.
- Choosing materials and construction methods that prioritize environmental responsibility and regeneration.
- Advocating for sustainable practices among clients, collaborators, and communities through education and communication.
- Creativity – Your ability to envision and execute transformative, awe-inspiring projects sets you apart in the architectural world.
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- Continuously exploring innovative design solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
- Cultivating a team culture that encourages brainstorming, experimentation, and creative problem-solving.
- Embracing challenges as opportunities to develop original and groundbreaking approaches
- Integrity – Your dedication to aligning your actions with your values ensures trust, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything you do.
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- Upholding transparency and honesty in every client interaction and decision-making process.
- Consistently delivering on promises, ensuring the highest ethical standards in all aspects of work.
- Prioritizing the long-term value of projects over short-term gains, aligning decisions with core values.
- Collaboration – Your approach to engaging clients, communities, and team members embodies the belief that shared ideas lead to greater outcomes.
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- Actively engaging clients, team members, and stakeholders to create designs that reflect shared goals.
- Building strong partnerships with contractors, engineers, and other professionals to deliver seamless, high-quality projects.
- Hosting regular team and community discussions to foster alignment, understanding, and mutual respect.
- Quality – Your projects consistently demonstrate excellence, from their environmental impact to their design and construction.
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- Ensuring precision and excellence in every design detail, from conceptualization to execution.
- Investing in professional development and state-of-the-art tools to maintain industry-leading standards.
- Conducting thorough reviews and quality assurance processes to exceed client expectations.
- Legacy – Your vision goes beyond the present, focusing on creating enduring, beautiful, and meaningful spaces for future generations.
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- Prioritizing designs that stand the test of time, both aesthetically and functionally, while advancing ecological health.
- Documenting and sharing the firm’s achievements to inspire future generations of architects and builders.
- Mentoring emerging professionals to instill values of sustainability, creativity, and responsibility.
- Inspiration – You aim to evoke awe, joy, and wonder in your work, uplifting both people and the planet.
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- Prioritizing designs that stand the test of time, both aesthetically and functionally, while advancing ecological health.
- Documenting and sharing the firm’s achievements to inspire future generations of architects and builders.
- Mentoring emerging professionals to instill values of sustainability, creativity, and responsibility.
Assistant to Construction Manager – Part-time, 20-30 hours/week
EcoBuilders, a subsidiary of Alfandre Architecture in New Paltz, NY, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant to Construction Manager to join our talented team! This newly created part-time position offers the opportunity to expand your construction experience and grow into a full-time role.
- This position will work closely with our in-house Construction Manager and sub-contractors, providing supervision of and assisting with the day-to-day responsibilities of all assigned projects, reconstruction, materials procurement, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance and safety.
- The ideal candidate will have an Associates degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field with a minimum of 2-5 years hands-on experience in general construction with multiple trades.
- Knowledge of local and state building codes and permit requirements is required.
- Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications is necessary in order to help drive high-end, residential and commercial construction projects to successful completion, on time and on budget.
- Must be computer literate with a strong intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office as well as the ability to learn new cloud-based project management software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Must have reliable transportation along with a clean and valid NYS driver’s license to travel to/from job sites and the main office.
If you are passionate about construction, meet the skill sets and experience we are seeking and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Use our form (“Apply” tab) to submit your resume directly to Karen Biddiscombe/Recruiter at Alfandre Architecture.
Direct candidates only – no staffing or employment agencies
Candidates must be currently residing in and legally able to work in the USA
~ Alfandre Architecture is a Equal Opportunity Employer ~
Rate: $23 – $26
Hourly/Non-Exempt