Architect, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect

Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for an Architect to join our newly established Architecture Group. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add an Architect who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live inSafe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities and who can demonstrate professionalism through:

• A curiosity to investigate rational solutions within a limited set of variables
• Relentless follow through and resilience to imperfect circumstances while honing one's own practice of Architecture

You will work with internal staff, managers and clients to design, develop and deliver various building types for civic and private clients alike. You will be responsible for leading and supporting projects in all phases with a wide variety of assignments while maintaining and nurturing internal and external partnerships. Additionally, you will support the team in all aspects of the growth of an Architectural practice in support of the building & facilities services initiatives.

We are looking for curious, self‑motivated candidates capable of leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams. If you’re able to creatively apply your architectural experiences to a variety of projects and enjoy developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and staff we are looking for you!

• Participate in both project delivery (75‑90%) and tracking leads (10‑25%) for future projects within the firm and external to the firm.
• Prepare project proposals or responses to RFPs including coordination with sub‑consultants and other internal resources where appropriate.
• Actively lead projects and project teams to meet client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communication and documentation; and office administrative tasks.
• Guide and mentor developing staff concurrent with project delivery.
• Directly produce and support teams in developing construction drawings or project graphics utilizing Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and other digital architectural tools.
• Prepare code compliance evaluations and participate in review with various governing agencies for code compliance in relation to zoning laws, fire regulations, building code and other ordinances.
• Maintain quality control of construction documents and specifications.
• Apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when preparing technical reports and documentation.

• Architectural Degree from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of architecture experience within the architecture, design, engineering and construction field.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization design tools such as Sketchup or Rhino.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Familiarity with construction management platforms such as proforma, eBuilder or Newforma a plus.
• Past direct client experience including leading client design meetings, presenting for council or ownership groups.
• Proposal and fee development experience including contract negotiations.
• Architectural experience in municipal facilities such as Community, Recreation, Public Safety or Public Works.
• Possess a valid driver’s license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.

$87,000 – $130,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Parental leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

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