Active, ongoing, and meaningful career support. As a well-established part of our culture, we actively support team members in shaping their individual career path. “We encourage professional development at every point along the way, not just at entry level,” adds Nicki Marrone, Principal. “We want staff to pursue their personal path towards professional development and success, whether that is achieving and maintaining architectural registration, acquiring specialized skills mid-career, or contributing to leadership in the architecture and design community.”

Our commitment to professional growth spans career stages. The Alamo summer internship program accepts a small group of exceptional students, including one from the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentorship Program for high school students. Several times a year, we match up mentors and mentees within our Mentorship Program, accessible to everyone regardless of skill level or experience. Several times a year, our Knowledge Transfer Workshop team hosts intensives on technology and professional practice. And, frequent “Alamo 20×20” all-hands presentations keep team members abreast of industry standards; selected presentations earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) towards maintaining AIA or TBAE credits.

We are out there in the community. Alamo leadership is active on the boards of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Texas Society of Architects (TxA), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentorship program focused on high school students exploring careers in the field. Taking strong local initiative, partner Jim Bailey spearheaded ActivateSA.org, “dedicated to an equitable, resilient, and safe San Antonio through transportation advocacy.” We support leadership in the community as a proactive step in professional development.

It’s not all work! We love a good softball game, bowling night, and grill-out. Alamo traditions – like the venerated Alamo softball team – coexist with brand-new ones like Bike-to-Work Day. We are well known to fire up a barbecue, and our recent 40th anniversary staff luncheon seated all 60-plus of us in our courtyard to raise a toast. From the early days of the office – when we could all hop on a plane for lunch in New Orleans – to the Alamo Architects we are today, sharing the good times is still a big part of what makes us, us.

Interested in developing your career at Alamo Architects?
We are always on the lookout for talented professionals in architecture and interior design. Please email your resume and brief portfolio to Careers@alamoarchitects.com.