Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm. When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to work on both local and national projects. A role with construction documentation responsibility, you will also contribute to all phases of the project, and you will gain field and client contact experiences. Additionally, you will have opportunities to participate in activities and initiatives organized and led by our Emerging Professionals Group. As an employee-owned Firm, this is YOUR company.
Responsibilities:
- Perform basic and complex production drawing responsibilities within established Firm Standards, industry standards, and relevant code
- Coordinate technical aspects of the project with internal and external engineers and consultants (i.e. MEP, Structural, etc.)
- Attend job meetings and interface with clients on assigned projects
- Coordinate activities with other project team members under close supervision by the Project Architect or Project Manager
- Assimilate written building specifications, detailed drawings and verbal/written instructions to perform assigned tasks
- Assist Project Architects/PM in researching and obtaining project related information on all phases of a project and produces accurate and complete drawings, documents, and reports
- Visualize and assist in planning graphic presentations
- Recommend design changes, when appropriate, to Project Architect/PM
- Assist Project Architects/PM with meeting minutes and meeting coordination
- Participate in marketing related activities including but not limited to design charrettes, committee activities, presentation board development, proposal compilation, visual presentation materials development and editing, and other marketing support duties as deemed appropriate
- Attend outside meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Skill Sets:
- 3 years of experience working in an architectural firm required (may be achieved through co-op or past internship arrangements unless you're a recent graduate that meets the above education criteria)
- Graduate of a 5-year accredited architectural program; or achieved a Master's in Architecture; or combination of education and experience with eligibility to sit for the ARE's.
- LEED designation is a plus (required after 2 years of employment)
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam, and Adobe Suite required; InDesign and Lumion a plus
- Ability to produce construction documents creating accurate details, sections, and construction methods
- Past experience with masonry/steel building projects preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and set and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU.
- We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend
- The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated.
- Flexible work hours
- We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more.
- Once licensed, paid AIA membership and Professional License Renewals
- Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED
- Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s)
- Additional PTO to sit for Exams
- Social and team building events
- We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
- We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community
Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at