Architect jobs in Abbot, ME

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and community service? Are you looking for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™ & one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country! AND, as an added benefit, we will offer you a $2,500 signing bonus!

Haley Ward is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Entry Level Architect to join our Bangor, ME office. As an Entry Level Architect, you will work closely with our experienced architects and designers, assisting them on various projects to develop and creatively design concepts for clients. Our Entry Level Architect would receive instruction on project objectives, complex features, and possible solutions, working closely with the Senior Architect to provide solutions tailored to the needs of our clients.

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of over 200 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you with:

• $2,500 signing bonus!!
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including the last week of the year
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more

What you can expect to be doing:

• Collaborate with senior architects and designers to develop architectural designs that meet client requirements
• Assist in the creation of architectural drawings, renderings, and models
• Conduct research on materials, building codes, and regulations to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Assist in site visits and field surveys to gather data for project analysis
• Support the team in preparing and reviewing project proposals, contracts, specifications and construction documents
• Participate in design meetings and provide creative input on project concepts
• Perform administrative tasks such as organizing project files, updating project schedules, and tracking project expenses

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What you will need to succeed:

Required

• A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design software tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate architectural drawings
• Good understanding of project management principles and ability to work within project timelines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• A passion for architecture and a desire to learn and grow in the field
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required

Preferred

• Previous internship or work experience in an architecture firm
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and LEED certification
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Ability to create 3D models and visualizations using Revit or other BIM software
• Knowledge of Bluebeam software

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Bangor, ME - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)