Job Type

Full-time

Description

What You'll Do

As the first architect in our Madison, WI office, you will be a key contributor in expanding our architectural practice there. We seek professionals with business development experience who have established client relationships in Madison. Experience with Higher Education / Civic / Government work is preferred.

• Lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects primarily focusing on higher education, civic, and government clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the entire Shive-Hattery ecosystem on local, regional, and national projects.
• Creating and then implementing business development strategies to grow relationships, win new work, and expand the Shive-Hattery architectural practice locally and regionally.

Requirements

You don't need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you're excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Completed an accredited professional degree program with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture or have equivalent education and experience
• Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Wisconsin (licenses in other states are valued)
• Have proven experience in relationship building, business development, winning work, and leading project teams through every phase of the design process through construction.
• Developed excellent communication skills which set you apart in the profession
• Continuously demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
• Have led project stakeholder engagement sessions with owners, user, and community groups
• Are self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines
• Embrace building, nurturing, and growing a winning culture at Shive-Hattery with the teams you collaborate with

What will make you stand out

• Strong integration of design + technology workflows
• Ability to lead coordination across disciplines digitally
• Client-facing presentation skills using visualization tools
• Ownership of project delivery systems

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That's why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work - including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we're committed to helping you build a lasting career.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver's license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites.