What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Wightman?
Project Architect
Position Purpose:
Join our team of problem solvers. What problems are we solving?
- Designing inspiring places to live, learn, work, and play.
- Create flexible, active learning environments that imbue a lifelong love of learning.
- Understand public needs to build places that better serve those that live and work in our communities.
- Develop engaging, comfortable workspaces for vibrant, growing businesses.
This is just a small sampling of the “problems” you would have solved if you worked at Wightman. Do you like working with fun people? You’ll find that here at Wightman, too.
Accountabilities:
- Prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction schedules.
- Prepare architectural working drawings including all plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules.
- Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
- Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
- Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Ability to complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines using discretion and judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
Required Skills/Experience:
- Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD
- InDesign and Photoshop skills desired.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- 5-10 years of experience in Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture Degree or Master of Architecture, NAAB-Accredited
Travel:
- Position based in Kalamazoo, MI
- Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings and job sites as needed.
We offer comprehensive benefit and compensation packages.
- Learn more about our Benefit offerings here!
About Wightman:
No matter your career trajectory – whether you’re just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities – you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and does it all alongside people with whom you can connect. After all, you spend a third of your day at work; why do it in a place where you do not feel valued, are longing for more responsibility, or feel disconnected from your clients? If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.
Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. What does that mean? It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.
We are actively searching for talented employees who are aligned with our culture of work/life balance, want to grow with a firm committed to success, and desire to become trusted advisers to clients who respect their knowledge and expertise. Whether you enjoy working in the field gathering data, are passionate about the design build process, or delight in details, consider learning more about our firm at https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman.
