Project Architect
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Are you a creative and talented licensed architect seeking opportunities to work on all phases of a project? Are you looking for a diversified firm that offers training and mentorship within its ten + different market sectors? If you're also an enthusiastic project team player with vision, passion, and Revit skills looking to become involved with initiatives and activities that advance your career and your Firm, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!(**sign on bonus is for eligible applicants who are not from a recruiting agency)

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading architectural design firm, we collaborate with our clients to create innovative design solutions, build long-term value, and contribute to making our clients' lives easier daily. Since our founding in 1954, the firm has had remarkable leadership which provided consistent and steady growth over the years and always remained ahead of the competition which is why we are one of the top architectural firms in the region, and within the top 200 firms within the country. Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do, and employee ownership shapes our culture. That means the success of our firm, as well as our future is a direct result of our employee-owners' efforts. Spiezle's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes us accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other. It's our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference!

Project Architect Employee-Owners wanted! As a nationally recognized and diversified design firm, Spiezle employee owners don't have jobs, but careers! The Spiezle team has earned a reputation as preeminent professionals who provide the best possible design and service. Such efforts have encompassed more than $1 billion in construction projects in the last decade alone. With over 115 employees and five locations along the East Coast, we assist clients with a variety of project types across the United States. Led by our passionate Thought-Leaders, our work is focused on Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Corporate, Multi-Family and Government projects. Which of these markets inspires your passion?

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications for assigned projects.
• Perform architectural assignments after receiving general instructions and project scope from the Project Manager/Associate Principal/Principal.
• Participate in all phases of a project, including design and Quality Control.
• Mentor and supervise lesser experienced team members.
• Oversee and/or coordinate activities with outside engineers and consultants.
• Construction administration or coordination with construction managers/administrators; review of shop drawings.
• Run and coordinate job meetings assuring that all meeting tasks are assigned and completed to meet deadlines.
• May assist Project Manager(s) and above with preparation of cost and quantity estimates.
• May be requested to attend networking functions, and participate in business development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skill Sets:

• Bachelor or master's degree in Architecture from an accredited university/college.
• Architectural License in the United States; eligibility for reciprocity is preferred.
• LEED or equivalent designation in sustainable design desired but will support to obtain accreditation.
• Minimum of Five years of architectural experience.
• Ability to develop preliminary designs.
• Ability to apply required building codes to projects.
• Ability to produce specifications.
• Ability to apply sound project management principles to meet deadlines and profitability targets.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Design and Construction Documents.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the design of most building systems and types. Masonry and Steel experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Windows, and Microsoft Office products required.
• Enscape preferred but will train.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!

• We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase.
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend.
• The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!
• Flexible work hours.
• We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
• Paid AIA membership and Professional License Renewals.
• Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s) such as LEED, etc.
• Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED!
• Social and team building events.
• We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups.
• We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community.

Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com