Looking for Architectural Contacts in Texas

[Russell Thomas]

Strange twist of fate and I am moving from Seattle to Texas (Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth area) to get back together with my ex-wife. Kids want to graduate with their friends, so I am moving there instead of them moving back to Seattle. I plan on getting back into architecture and since I am not from Texas, I do not know anyone accept for Barnes & Noble people (did a lot of stores) and am looking for contacts in the architectural world there. Many of you may be looking for work, but I thought I should leverage every avenue I could and try to drum up some leads if possible.

So if anyone knows of any architectural firms that needs a project manager or designer and want to toss me a bone, I could use any contacts and leads I can find. I am leaving for Texas first of June and then will come back first of July to drive a car down to Texas, so I am available in June if necessary and second week or so in July and there on. Thanks in advance for any efforts.

[Steve Shaw]

First thing I would do is look up the Texas AIA and then go through every, yes EVERY listing in the Dallas Fort Worth area. That's what I did prior to moving down to Raleigh/Durham.

[William Alexander]

Look me up brother .... Don't know of too many possible openings

Ping Me if you'd like...

Wax/WDA

[Russell Thomas]

Steve,
Already in good with Dallas/Fort Worth AIA offices and have collected a lot of links to directories listing firms. I will swamp the area with resume's and I have never had a problem finding a job, but I am not to proud to use a contact or lead if available so I thought I would ask Thanks for your input.

William,
I will look you up when I get down there, it has been a spontaneous decision to move right here and now, so I am swamped packing stuff, throwing stuff away and trying to find homes for stuff too good to dump..... June will be my time to make a concertive effort. Look forward to chatting with you at least.

[Ross McCoy]

sent you an email.

[Eddie Leon]

Russell,

Congrats on your move back to Texas. I think very few architecture firms there are hiring, but you may consider an engineering firm that has an architecture department. It seems big E little A clients are doing better. HDR would be my first choice. They seem to be doing well and expanding in some cities.

Another option for you since you have an exceptional 3d background is to approach firms that need marketing assistance. I have seen a few posts lately on Archinect.com for marketing directors and visualization experts. Good luck with your move and congrats on getting back with your ex.

Regards,
Eddie

[Russell Thomas]

Ross,
Thanks a lot and no worries on shooting yourself in the foot, chances are I will take an architectural job Says something about your generosity to share when you are looking yourself, that is appreciated and commendable.

[Russell Thomas]

Eddie, thanks for your thoughts and congrats on recently opening a Dallas office, I believe? Everyones suggestions are good to consider, I have such a strong architectural background and have worked on great projects that I tend to just rely on getting a job in a firm and it never fails me, but during these times, I need to keep an open mind. Your input was useful, thank you very much.

[Eddie Leon]

Thanks. You're welcome!
Yes. We have a small office in Dallas.

[Ross McCoy]

Hopefully you can find something. I know it's really tough right now to find anything. In fact I am moving from Vegas to Kansas in a week so I can work on some of my custom furniture designs while looking for work. The unemployment rate for architects in Vegas is over 50% now so I had to get out of town. If I can make the jump out of architecture I will. Anyway, best of luck with everything!