Architecture Leader: Design & Team Growth Lead

CBS Squared, Inc; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS² is seeking an energetic Architecture Leader to guide diverse architectural projects from concept through completion. This full-time role is based out of any of our 5 locations and blends hands-on leadership with mentoring to foster innovation and growth across multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will mentor architects, manage staff, and ensure design excellence while upholding CBS²’s QA/QC processes, regulatory compliance, and project budgets. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to travel as needed throughout the year (25%).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Detail-oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering

Master’s degree or advanced degree in architectural engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD systems

Job description

CBS² is seeking an energetic Architecture Leader to guide diverse architectural projects from concept through completion. This full-time role is based out of any of our 5 locations and blends hands-on leadership with mentoring to foster innovation and growth across multidisciplinary teams.

The candidate will mentor architects, manage staff, and ensure design excellence while upholding CBS²’s QA/QC processes, regulatory compliance, and project budgets. Travel up to 25% is expected.