What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at Shive-Hattery?
Shive-Hattery has an immediate opening in our Quad Cities office for an Architect with 3 to 12 years of professional experience.
Under the direction of the Studio Leader this position performs a variety of duties associated with Architectural Design and related services to assist in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results. Participation in applicable AIA, NCARB, and/or community activities is preferred.
Required Experience:
- Licensed professional preferred by not required.
- Completion of accredited professional degree program with a Bachelors degree or Masters degree in architecture, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience
- Knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology required
- Proven experience taking projects from design through construction documentation
- Experience with standard Construction Administration procedures
- Experience leading a project team
- Experience mentoring and coaching colleagues.
- Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
- Basic understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements
- Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial
- Qualifications/Proficiencies-motivated and creative professional; able to design with inherent understanding of building systems; capable of designing projects in a variety of sectors, private developer clients, retail, restaurants with some Educational and Healthcare Sector work
- Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently. Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Google SketchUp is required. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, model and 3D image formats.
- Production and coordination of design process and technical documents under the direction of a licensed design professional.
- Creation of graphical images.
- Design and detailing in Revit.
- Attend project and client meetings with design professionals.
- Interact with and be a representative of the company with clients and contractors as it relates to on-going projects.
*Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constrains, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.
Why Shive-Hattery?
Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.
Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
- FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
- 8 Paid Holidays PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
- Overtime Bonus
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- First Time License Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
- ...And Many More!
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
