Senior Architect

Overview

Shive-Hattery’s Iowa City office has an immediate opening for a Senior-Level Architect focused on K-12 work. 

•  Participate and contribute in design and project leadership with design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and supervise design work in drawing, modeling and 3D image formats
• A licensed design professional directing non-licensed and other professionals assigned to design, produce and coordinate the design process and technical documents
• Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for both business development opportunities and projects under contract

Why Shive-Hattery?

You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. 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.

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:Senior level position – applies to individuals with at least 20 years’ experience in the practice of architecture, with a focus on the K-12 market.
• License/Certification: Registered architect is a requirement
• Capable of managing and or supervising project teams of architects, engineers, and designers of medium and large projects
• Demonstrates 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
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance is beneficial
• Qualifications and proficiencies consistent with senior level experience for a motivated and creative professional i.e. able to design with inherent understanding of building systems; capable of designing projects for high quality public/institutional clients.
• Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently. 
• Excellent communication skills

  *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.