Jason Demarest has been practicing architecture since 1995 and serving clients in Central NY and beyond as a licensed architect since 2001.  Past project experience covers all markets including custom residential, commercial, municipal, educational and recreational industries.  In depth knowledge of the architectural profession was gained first hand as an employee of Tallman and Tallman Architects, a legacy firm in the central NY area that was originated in 1912 by Carl C. Tallman.  His son, Robert B. Tallman, continued this architectural practice over the years and eventually resumed the sole proprietorship of Tallman and Tallman after a number of years in the partnership of Tallman and Thomas, which eventually became Thomas Associates (now owned by Tetra Tech Architects & Engineers).  As Bob Tallman continued to practice architecture in the later years of his career Jason Demarest joined the small firm.  After obtaining his license they formed the partnership of Tallman and Demarest Architects.  This lasted only a few years and was dissolved in 2006 after Bob passed away.  Having learned a great deal from Bob as both an architect and an even greater man Jason formed his own architectural practice.

“To provide high quality and construction-oriented

architectural services through creative design,

environmental sensitivity, advanced technology and synergistic thinking.”

JASON K. DEMAREST
RA, AIA

Principal Architect

Jason is a licensed and registered architect in New York State and has his own architectural practice. He has worked on numerous projects in the Central NY community since 2001.

Most importantly Jason has a real-world philosophy, derived from hands-on construction experience and his education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This is evidenced by good working relationships with the local contractors & municipalities.  His approach has a strong technical and engineering basis blended with the traditional design aspects of scale, proportion, and aesthetics found in the architectural profession.

Jason’s primary areas of interest include sustainable land use planning and architectural design, alternative energy, synergetics & tensegrity structures, alternative transportation systems, and affordable housing.

 Experience:

2007 TO PRESENT – OWNER, JASON K DEMAREST ARCHITECTURE DPC, ITHACA, NY

• Sole owner & principal of firm
• Commitment to Building Information Modeling
• Focus on progressive design strategies including advanced building technologies, geothermal systems, healthy design philosophy, and overall sustainability.

2001 TO 2006 – TALLMAN & DEMAREST ARCHITECTS, ITHACA, NY

• Responsible for day-to-day operations
• Project architect and manager
• Full partner in firm

1995 TO 2001 –  TALLMAN & TALLMAN ARCHITECTS, NEWFIELD, NY

• Experience in all facets of design development
• Oversaw and implemented design-build solutions

1990-1992 – KNEWSTUB CONSTRUCTION, ITHACA, NY

• Carpentry and general construction experience

 Education:

1990 TO 1995 – RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, TROY, NY

• Bachelor of Architecture
• B.S., Building Science
• Minor in Psychology

BRIAN A. DAVIS, PROJECT ARCHITECT

Brian is a recently licensed and registered architect in New York State. His educational background includes a Master of Architecture degree from Norwich University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture with a minor in Construction Management, and an Associate’s degree in Architectural Engineering Technology from Luzerne County Community College. Brian has been working in the architecture/construction field since 2004.

NOY CHANSAVATH-DAVIS, ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

Noy has a Master of Architecture Degree from Norwich University as well as a minor in Art. Her undergraduate degrees include her Bachelors degree in Science, also from Norwich University, and her Associates degree in Architectural Studies and Design from SUNY Morrisville. Noy has been working in the architecture field since 2008 and was the Project Architect and Assistant Project Manager for the Neighborhood Pride grocery store in Ithaca. Next up, Noy will be starting her IDP as she is interested in becoming a fully licensed architect in the future.

ANDY SPRAGUE, STAFF CONSULTANT

Andy is the Principal Architect and founder of Studio Mosaic Architecture in Corning. His experience ranges from small residential additions to major health care facilities; garden greenhouses to 3-story atriums in hospital entry systems; single- and multi-family housing to senior living facilities. More recently, he has become involved in urban living projects within historic districts.

We believe that a team approach produces better projects and because of that we can work with a client’s existing consultants when required.  We have also built strong relationships with the following consultants so we can offer comprehensive architectural and engineering design services:

Taitem Engineering – www.taitem.com
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering; Structural engineering; Energy & LEED services

KZ Design – www.karenzeiders.com
Interior design

TG Miller Engineers & Surveyors – www.tgmillerpc.com
Land surveying; Civil engineering

Studio Mosaic Architecture – www.studiomosaic.biz
Architectural project collaboration

Our process also caters to an integrated project delivery (IPD) approach which means we see the general contractor and the various trade professionals as key participants in the design process.  We seek to involve these people as early in the process as possible.

RATES & COSTS

Principal- $175/hour (Jason K. Demarest)
Project Architect- $150/hour
Architectural Associates- $110/hour
Junior Associates- $60/hour
Interns- $35/hour
Consultants- At cost plus 10%

Note: Hourly rates are subject to periodic adjustments each year.

Reimbursable Costs:

Printing & shipping costs
Travel expenses

Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance
Coverage: $1,000,000

Commercial Liability Insurance
Coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate

Worker’s Compensation
Coverage: $500,000

We are currently hiring an Architectural Revit Designer.

Are you the person we’re looking for? You’re our ideal candidate if you:

– Have 3 min/ 5 preferred years of professional experience in architectural design and construction documentation with adherence to office standards
– Have 3 min/ 5 preferred experience in Revit. Advanced skillset REQUIRED
– Have 3 min/ 5 preferred years of experience with Microsoft Word & Excel
– Have 3 min/ 5 preferred years of experience with CSI specifications
– Have 3 min/ 5 preferred years of experience with NYS building code and zoning concepts
– Have a solid and demonstrable understanding of building science and construction materials & methods (construction experience a plus)
– Have an awareness of project budgeting and deadlines
– Have an understanding of how to gather project parameters and develop a project program
– Have strong communication and organizational skills
– Are self-motivated, detail-orientated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
– Consistently review and check your own work for quality control
– Always conduct yourself in a professional manner
– Have a proactive, positive attitude with a desire to grow, learn and collaborate
– Are willing to accept direction and other duties as assigned
– Have a valid driver license and reliable transportation

Here’s what you’d be working on:

– Developing conceptual and schematic design solutions
– Developing construction details and construction documents in Revit
– Completing existing conditions and surveys
– Developing project specifications and materials/product selections
– Coordinating with consultants during design phases
– Assisting with construction administration of projects
– Assisting with limited routine office tasks and general assistance to the Principal

When and where you’ll be working:

This is a full-time position with a target start date of Spring/Summer 2021. You’ll be working 40 hours each week Monday-Friday with a semi-flexible schedule. Core firm hours are each day from 9am until 3pm. After that, when you work will be up to you (unless there are meetings or other special commitments that must be met, all of which you will be able to have input on). So, you are welcome to work a 7am-3pm schedule, or if it suits you better, you could work a 9-5pm schedule.

The location is in Ithaca at the South Hill Business Campus. There’s plenty of free parking, a café & fitness center in the building, and a small park on the campus. The office environment is open and generally quiet. You’re welcome to use the office conference room (when not in use) to take a break or eat your lunch, or use the café in the building, or the park.

*NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the office environment and amenities stated above are limited. In addition, remote working will be required until the status of the pandemic changes.

Who you’ll be working with:

You’ll be working with our architects and other architectural associates in a strong team environment. We’re a small group that gets along well. We tend to attract hard-workers here, so we have a good culture of accountability and collaboration.

You’ll also be working occasionally with our consultants, vendors, and clients. We attract a lot of clients and businesses who think like we do – creatively, strategically, and with open minds. We have a lot of fun working with the various project teams we get involved with.

To Apply:

Please apply through Indeed by submitting your cover letter and your resume. We will be accepting applications through May.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Our Process

Jason K Demarest Architecture takes a holistic approach to design with a combination of diverse in-house expertise supported by consultants as needed. Although we take pride in our comprehensive design abilities, we can also integrate our services with other specialized engineering firms to provide large-scale, comprehensive A&E services to match the size and complexity of each project.  This approach reduces our operating overhead, but allows us to respond to larger projects.

Our clients are the center of our design process.

As a small office we are highly accessible with the principal as the primary point of contact.  We find that our clients know their business so we tap into their resources to turn their requirements into architectural solutions.

Our approach also has a strong visual basis. We offer 3-D modeling and visualization as a standard part of our design process.  A core philosophy of Jason K Demarest Architecture is to remain on the cutting-edge of technology with the highest productivity tools available.  We utilize a software package called Revit, which creates a database of information within a building model, and from it we take the drawings.  This system supplements our other 3D visualization services in a more profound way by allowing us to “virtually” build a project and embed project information.  We can explore designs in many ways without being bound by the time to construct drawings, manage schedules, or coordinate drawing sheets, and because of this we can discover issues ahead of time by focusing on the design process.  From the client’s perspective, we end up creating a database of their project that can be forever added to and enhanced.