Job Location : Ankeny,IA, USA
Job Description Job Description What We Offer: Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Life, short term and long-term disability insurance, etc.) Competitive wages Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement Savings program (401k) with employer match Generous PTO program Paid Holidays (seven days per year) Bonuses Why Work Here: Flexible Schedule Weekly Pay Partially Employee Owned/Family owned Employee Training programs Opportunities for advancement About the Job: The Architect II will plan and design, and/or facilitate the execution of new building designs, and plan, design and/or facilitate the execution of building expansions or renovations according to client's needs, desires, and financial resources. This is a hybrid role, with responsibilities both in the office and remotely. Duties/Responsibilities: Creates project designs and plans for all phases of projects and coordinates building design consultants while monitoring drawings Estimates scope of work and oversees less experienced project managers Develops solutions and creates project designs and plans Initiates and creates project designs and plans of all phases of one or more projects and has responsibility for preparing presentation and design drawings Serves as primary liaison contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; budget and schedule; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts on the most complex projects Provides oversight and monitoring of work of less experienced project managers May act in a team leader capacity in the absence of the manager Coordinates all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison Other duties as assigned What We Are Looking For: Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Revit Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models Education and Experience: Ten years of experience, licensed architect Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times Occasional construction site visits may occur All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, and pre-employment drug screen.