Architect

Job Description

Job Description

ARCHITECT – DESIGN-BUILD

Southeast Wisconsin
Salary: $100,000–$140,000 annually | Relocation assistance may be available

Build what you design.

A well-established commercial design-build company in Southeast Wisconsin** is seeking an Architect to join its team.

This is an opportunity for an architect who wants to be involved in the entire building process —from the initial owner conversation through design, construction, and completion.

The company combines architecture, preconstruction, project management, and field construction under one organization, creating a collaborative environment focused on delivering successful projects for the owner.

THE ROLE

The Architect will work closely with owners, estimators, project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to:

• Develop creative, practical, and buildable designs.
• Work with preconstruction and estimating to align design with budget.
• Visit jobsites and incorporate real-world conditions into design decisions.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and consultant work.
• Develop clear and coordinated construction documents.
• Participate in meetings, RFIs, submittals, and construction coordination.
• Help resolve design and field conditions as projects move forward.
• Stay involved from concept through construction and completion.

THE RIGHT FIT

This position is ideal for an architect who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and seeing projects through to completion.

You’ll bring your architectural expertise to the team while also working closely with the people who estimate, engineer, manage, schedule, and build the project.

The right candidate is confident in their ideas, open to input, comfortable taking direction, and willing to consider different approaches when they may better serve the project.

We value architects who listen to the field, ask questions, work through challenges, and help develop solutions.

The goal is to create the best building for the owner and the project.

DESIGN FROM THE JOBSITE BACKWARD

This company believes good design considers how a building will actually be constructed.

That means thinking about cost, schedule, materials, constructability, installation, existing conditions, and long-term function throughout the design process.

A successful design is one that becomes a successful building.

WHAT WE VALUE

Collaboration — Value the expertise and perspective of the entire project team.
Problem Solving — Approach challenges with creativity and solutions.
Constructability — Understand how design decisions translate into construction.
Communication — Stay engaged, accessible, and proactive.
Ownership — Take pride in your work from concept through completion.
Results — Measure success by the quality of the finished project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Wisconsin architectural license or ability to obtain one.
• Commercial, industrial, institutional, or similar experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction, building systems, and detailing.
• Experience with construction documents and consultant coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working around active construction sites.
• Genuine interest in both design and construction .

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to work in an environment where architects are part of the building process—not simply the drawing process.

You’ll work directly with owners and construction professionals, learn from the field, influence projects early, and see your work progress from an idea to a completed building.

Competitive compensation of $100,000–$140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.