Licensed Architect – Design Leader & Growth Path

Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. (WHA), is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity/affirmative action in all areas of its employment process, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, and the awarding of benefits for all qualified applicants. Therefore, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status (as defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act), citizenship status (consistent with Title 8, U.S. Code, Section 1324A), arrest record, or any other non-merit factor, except bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), will be excluded from any employment decision or service provided by WHA.

In addition, it is the policy of WHA that its employees and applicants for employment will be free from any harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or age. WHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. WHA welcomes dedicated, intelligent, motivated individuals seeking stimulation and a path to career satisfaction and growth to join our team.

Our generous employee benefit package includes the following:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Continuing Education Support, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Health Savings Account.

We are seeking a licensed Architect with 5+ years of experience to assist in the growth of our Architectural Department. This full-time position will be based in our Dixon, IL office and requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Architecture Degree with a Professional Architectural License(s). This position will be responsible for the development of design solutions for a variety of project types, communication with clients, consultants, agencies, and staff, as well as the technical and production aspects of projects from project inception through project completion.

This position offers considerable growth potential. Competitive wage and benefit package offered. Salary commensurate with experience.

• Development and execution of project design solutions
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Manage, review and coordinate work for multiple projects within the Department
• Provide leadership in the following areas
  • Skills in professional practice
  • Establishment of design standards
  • Business development
  • Staff development
  • Project design/delivery
  • Client relations
  • Continued and future growth of the Architecture Department

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Architecture Degree required
• State of Iowa and Illinois Professional Architectural License required
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Ability and desire to effectively communicate
• Ability to multi-task
• Add value to our fast paced and growing company
• Creative and proactive in all project tasks
• 401(K) with Company match
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company paid Short Term & Long-Term Disabilities

Our Cedar Rapids, IA office is currently seeking a full-time Survey Worker to work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients. Competitive wage and benefit package offered.

• Collects data using field notes and other forms of data collection.
• Is familiar with and able to operate all the instrumentation required for the collection of survey data (total station, data collector, level, and GPS receivers).
• Transmits survey data to the proper files in the computer network and be able to acquire the data for field use.
• Marks points of measurement with elevation, station number, or other identifying mark.
• In the field, will act as another set of eyes for the Foreman. Is expected to report any instrument malfunctions to the Foreman immediately. Is expected to perform a mental double check of the field activities and confirm adherence to standards.
• Cuts and clears brush and…