Architect – Gaming & Hospitality

Overview

KdG , a Division of Shive-Hattery Group Inc. , St. Louis office & Chicago office has an immediate full-time opening for a Mid-Level Architect with ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience.

We are a full-service design firm offering interior design, architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. You will be an integral member of the design team working on all phases and aspects of our varied projects.

• 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
• Design and detailing in Autodesk Revit
• 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

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.

"Working on casinos and hotels is a great challenge. Every project is different. I get to figure out puzzles, work out details and work with a group of great people of varying specialties."

- Polly Whitchurch | Architect

Requirements

• Education: Completion of accredited professional degree program with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in architecture, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience. 
• Experience: 10 to 15 years in Gaming or Hospitality projects
• License/Certification: Registered Architect is a requirement. NCARB certification is a plus.
• Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
• Strong knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial
• Qualifications/Proficiencies consistent with mid-level experience for a motivated and creative professional; able to design with inherent understanding of building systems; capable of designing projects for high quality gaming and hospitality clients.
• Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Google SketchUp. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is beneficial.
• Excellent communication
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to see the bigger picture and participate in a team to achieve the goal.
• Motivated to both meet and exceed goals in a self-directed way; works hard with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and commitments and be consistently on schedule
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to provide field observations on construction job sites.

*Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.