Architectural Leader

CBS Squared, Inc; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental premiums paid

Generous PTO

401k Safe Harbor

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CBS² is seeking an Architecture Leader to guide diverse architectural projects from concept through completion, blending hands-on leadership with mentoring.

This full-time role is based out of any of CBS²’s five locations in the U.S. and requires 10+ years in architectural engineering, a WI license, and ability to travel up to 25% per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering.
• Active architectural license in WI.
• 10+ years in architectural engineering.
• 3+ years leading technical teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Develop project documents including design analyses, diagrams, drawings and specs.
• Mentor and manage a team of architects and designers.
• Ensure QA/QC and follow project management best practices.
• Coordinate workload, recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering

Master’s degree in architectural engineering

Active Architectural License in WI

Tools

Revit

CAD systems

Job description

CBS² is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as an Architecture Leader. This is a full-time role based out of any of our 5 locations.

CBS² is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as an Architecture Leader.

This is a full-time role based out of any of our 5 locations.

The Architecture Leader will guide and shape diverse architectural projects from concept through completion, driving design excellence and technical quality across CBS²’s multidisciplinary teams. This role blends hands-on project leadership with mentoring responsibilities, helping foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the firm. The Architecture Leader will play a key role in maintaining CBS²’s commitment to delivering exceptional, community-focused design solutions.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee architectural projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet client specifications and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the development of a variety of project documents including preliminary design analysis, programming, conceptual diagrams, working drawings, and project specifications for large and medium scale design projects
• Utilizing architectural design software to accommodate all design phases including, but not limited to client presentations, energy analysis and evaluation of materials and architectural assemblies
• Participate in workload meetings and ensure staff are being utilized on projects
• Monitor Design Leaders and Project Managers within the technical service area
• Develop technical area budget based on individual staff and team utilization (bottom-up budget) based on meeting technical area budget
• Responsible for ensuring project managers under technical group follow Project Management best practices, including the company QA/QC process
• Any other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and designers, fostering collaboration and professional development
• Responsible for determining technical area staff needs. Participate in recruitment and interviews, as needed
  • Conduct yearly performance reviews
  • Prepare for and hold quarterly meetings on staff goals and objectives, both team and individual
  • Provide proactive communication and workload leveling for your team
  • Recommends promotions/salary increases and opportunities for training
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering
• Hold or actively pursuing an architectural license in the state of WI
• 10+ years of experience within an architectural engineering role
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams
• Collaborative, thoughtful, articulate, compassionate, energetic and highly motivated
• Detail-oriented and driven by a passion for architecture
• Ability to travel as needed throughout the year (25%)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Master’s Degree or advanced degree in architectural engineering
• Active Architectural License in the state of WI
• Experience with Revit and/or CAD systems
• Benefits – 100% paid premiums for medical, vision and dental
• Generous PTO – minimum of 4 weeks to start
• 401k Safe Harbor plan
• Growth opportunities!

CBS² will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

CBS² will take Aff