Lead Architect

Architect Position at Wertzberger Architects

Wertzberger Architects, a CGA Studio, is looking for an architect to join our team who is talented, creative, independent and risk takers. The work WA does, doesn't differ much from what other architectural firms do. What does differ is the level of exposure you will have.

To be a successful architect at WA:

• You must be passionate about working within a team of creative problem solvers.
• You will work tirelessly with the client to come up with a solution to their project needs.
• You will see each project as unique; not come up with a cookie-cutter solution.
• You will have pride in a project knowing the public will be looking at it every day.
• And maybe most important, you will see your work as an opportunity to give back to a community and make it a better place to live.

What you'll get including benefits… We offer a unique work environment that is tailored to our employees' needs. We offer flexible hours. We also offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, where you will be surrounded by other talented and passionate architects and engineers. You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally.

We offer a competitive salary and we have some great and very competitive benefits including a monetary stipend if you do not need health insurance! Other benefits include $5,000 Employee Referral bonus, Cell Phone Stipend or Cell Phone, flexible and professional office work environment, 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Savings Plan, health benefits and much more.

Requirements

You would demonstrate these skills:

• You not only come up with ideas to solve problems but come up with the solutions too.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset to observe and identify opportunities and follow up on those opportunities.
• Your written and verbal communication is clear and understandable. Your listening skills are able to discern what a client is really asking.
• You participate in team meetings and are willing to assist a team member that is behind in their work.
• You are willing to do what it takes to make yourself and the firm successful.

Required Qualifications / Experience You'll need a bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, a license to practice architecture in the State of Iowa, or the ability to earn one within the first year of employment and a valid driver's license with a good driving record. We will give preference to those who have AutoCAD and Revit experience.