Architect

Architect

Are you an Architect looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Somerville Architects and Engineers is hiring a senior-level Architect to join our team.

About the Position

We seek an individual with a collaborative spirit who can seamlessly work together with other top-talented designers, drafters, in-house engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to advance our projects. Somerville architects are problem solvers who demonstrate strong critical-thinking abilities, great attention to detail, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Your role will involve:

• Collaborating with and mentoring designers and drafters
• Performing building assessments and writing reports
• Planning and executing projects from inception through completion on schedule and within budget
• Utilizing BIM software and visualization methods
• Incorporating best practices and sustainability strategies into designs
• Ensuring projects meet client expectations and code requirements
• Coordinating with consultants and contractors
• Reviewing specifications
• Performing field observation, overseeing construction administration, and ensuring adherence to design intent
• Reviewing submittals, pay requests, change orders, etc.
• Managing project close-out and ensuring successful project delivery
• Presenting to clients and the public
• Responsible for project profitability and client maintenance

Qualifications

Experience:

• Ten+ years of architectural experience working on projects in healthcare, education, community, or commercial markets
• A strong portfolio of work, including award-winning projects

Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with Revit, BIM software, and Bluebeam preferred

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture
• Licensed with 10+ years of experience
• LEED accreditation preferred

Skills:

• Artistic and thoughtful design abilities
• Expertise in design theory
• Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking/presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional time management
• Actively seeks to collaborate with diverse team members
• Passionate about fostering collaboration and teamwork

Salary & Benefits

• Generous salary
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K & Profit Sharing
• Industry-leading annual discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off & eight paid holidays
• Plus, many other benefits

About Somerville

• Somerville is a 100% employee-owned, full-service firm providing expert architectural, engineering, interior design, and environmental graphic design services for education, healthcare, civic, cultural, corporate, and commercial projects.
• Our average employee tenure is over three times the national average for professional service firms, which means we love what we do.
• We equip our elite team members with the latest tools and technologies in the profession.
• We wholeheartedly believe in supporting the communities where we work.
• We are relationship-driven; at any given time, 94% of our work is from repeat clients, with some relationships spanning over 70 years.
• We support personal and professional development through online training subscriptions, Global Leadership Summit, professional conferences, training opportunities, career-specific learning, professional memberships, professional licenses/accreditations, and more.
• We thrive on teamwork and believe working alongside our architectural and engineering team members is integral to our collective success.
• Somerville's new office is located on the Fox River in Allouez, a suburb of Green Bay, Wisconsin.