Architect

Who we are:

We are a small firm with an office in Grand Rapids, MI. We design for clients in many industries including retail, industrial, healthcare, and financial. Our diverse client base is anchored by a few businesses that are industry leaders in their markets and have partnered with our team for nearly 2 decades. We were founded on the philosophy that nurturing strong relationships and earning the trust of our clients and our co-workers is the best path to success.

What you can expect:

· A relaxed, friendly environment. We enjoy what we do, and it shows in the way we interact with one another at the office. We work hard for our clients but remain aware of the need for a balanced life.

· A supportive and collaborative environment where everyone understands that we are a team with a common goal to support our clients and we must be present for one another.

· An active firm with opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

· The collaborative nature of our work is best suited for in person work. Our office staff primarily works in the office, but we understand that today’s culture and lifestyles occasionally require flexibility.

· We primarily work in 2D AutoCAD and use SketchUp and Enscape to render. We are open to discussions about adding other software.

What you will bring:

· Bachelor’s degree in architecture (required)

· 4 yrs of post college experience working at a firm that designs commercial projects in the $10M range

· An ability to become licensed at some point in the future could be helpful

· Advanced understanding of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Suite, and Procore

· A desire and capability to take ownership of the design and full construction document development for specific clients as assigned. We need someone that is comfortable in the dual role of Project Manager and Project Architect. You will be assigned to clients that will provide work regularly, annually.

· Able to build relationships with clients, drafting support, and consultants.

· A knowledge of code compliance, and an ability to research the code to respond to plan review comments from AHJ plan reviewers.

· Ability to create preliminary renderings and sketches for pre-construction presentations with clients.

· Willingness to travel to client locations and job sites occasionally. 4-6 times per year travel may require an overnight or long day due to regional travel over 3 hours from our office.

· Be ambitious, a self-starter looking for a place to shine, grow and contribute to the firm’s success.

What we offer:

· Broad compensation package. (Salary, Performance Bonus, Annual Profit Sharing)

· Above average number of paid Holiday’s.

· Generous PTO. (Vacation and Sick Time)

· Paid continuing education.

· Paid annual licensing renewal.

· 401K

· Dental insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time