Architect

Architect

Our firm is seeking an Architect to join our growing team. This role includes leadership and engagement during all phases of the architectural project development process including programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead schematic-level design, programming, space planning, needs assessment, existing building analysis, and collaborative problem solving.
• Lead a project team in the development of construction documents.
• Prepare for and provide leadership in project development meetings.
• Lead/participate in client communication and relationship development.
• Manage projects from start to finish including schedule development, delegation of responsibilities, timely and effective decision making, aligning project scope with the budget, etc.
• Drive the creation and management of Building Information Modeling (BIM), utilizing Revit® software.
• Lead coordination/collaboration with project consultants including engineers (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/fire protection), landscape architects, etc.
• Participate in construction administration services including site meetings, Requests for Information (RFI), shop drawing reviews, finish selections, etc.
• Maintain an expertise in applicable building codes and perform code compliance reviews for projects.
• Research architectural products and coordinate with specification writer.
• Maintain an understanding of company standards and provide leadership development and implementation of standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate shall have attained:

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited architecture program.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and/or Illinois preferred).
• Autodesk Revit® expertise.
• Communication/presentation skills to lead client meetings, project coordination meetings, and interviews with potential clients.
• Experience leading architectural projects through all phases.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bluebeam® Revu expertise
• Autodesk Construction Cloud expertise
• NCARB® certification
• Experience in K-12 and/or higher educational and/or municipal design
• LEED® certification

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH | UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY

We are a full-service planning, architecture, interior design, and community engagement firm whose success derives from the quality of our design and the loyalty and trust of our growing client base. If you are an organized and self-motivated individual with a desire to grow personally and professionally within a highly collaborative environment, we hope to hear from you. It has been an incredible several years at Bray with steady growth in work, employees, and markets. We have every reason to be excited about the future. Come join us.

CULTURE

We value most our dedicated staff who thrive within a culture of high work ethic, professional growth, commitment to each other and our clients, and supportive and transparent leadership. We have set a high bar of expectation, which is supported with mutual respect, support, and camaraderie.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a U.S. veteran except where it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification.