Architect

Shive Hattery Group•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Shive-Hattery is seeking a motivated and creative Architect with a mid-level experience to join our team. This role requires a licensed design professional capable of managing and supervising project teams for medium and large projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude for critical and creative thinking in design, a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements. Familiarity with programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial, as is experience designing projects for commercial development clients.

Requirements

At least 15 years' experience in the practice of architecture
Completion of accredited professional degree program with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in architecture, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience
Registered architect is a requirement
Capable of managing and or supervising project teams of architects, engineers, and designers of medium and large projects
Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements
Qualifications/Proficiencies consistent with mid-level experience for a motivated and creative professional; able to design with inherent understanding of building systems; familiarity of designing projects for commercial development clients
Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently
Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Google SketchUp
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial
Working knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial

Responsibilities

Participate and contribute in 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
Create graphical images
Design and detailing in Revit
Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for both business development opportunities and projects under contract