Architect

Shive-Hattery's West Des Moines, IA office has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in the business development, design, and leadership of architectural projects. This is a fantastic career-growth opportunity for a talented individual who is prepared to take on next-level leadership challenges, contribute on an elevated level in a collaborative team culture, and expand their expertise.

As an architect on the Industrial team, you will be collaborating with multi-discipline teams within the West Des Moines office and across the entire Shive-Hattery ecosystem on local, regional, and national projects. We are a full-service design firm offering interior design, architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. In this role, you will lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects serving primarily industrial and government clients:

• Lead the architectural design and project management with design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, modeling and 3D image formats.
• Direct non-licensed and other professionals assigned to design, produce and coordinate the design process and technical documents.
• Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for both business development opportunities and projects under contract.
• Develop technical design solutions.
• Assist in design presentation development.

*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.

• Completion of an accredited professional degree program with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture or have equivalent education and experience. Licensed architect is a requirement.
• Have proven experience in relationship building, business development, winning work, and leading project teams through every phase of the design process.
• Developed excellent communication skills which set you apart in the profession.
• Continuously demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process.
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building materials systems and performance.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements.
• Have led project stakeholder engagement sessions with owners, and users.
• Are self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines.
• Embrace building, nurturing, and growing a winning culture at Shive-Hattery with the teams you collaborate with.

Why Shive-Hattery?

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service offering; placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.

You will find the right balance here. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact - and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

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.