Principal Architect, Project Manager

FEH Design; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee Donation program

Comp time

Stockholder options

Profit sharing

Career training & memberships

Job summary

FEH Design seeks a project architect/project manager/principal for the Dubuque office, offering ownership opportunities and a chance to grow with a storied firm. The role supports diverse commercial and institutional projects in the tri-state area, with a strong emphasis on mentoring junior staff and expanding the local design presence.

The candidate will lead coordination from concept to construction, supervise documentation, and collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience on projects with increasing responsibilities.
• Licensed Architect in Iowa, Wisconsin, and/or Illinois.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to translate design concepts into constructable details and manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and participate in project team coordination from concept through construction.
• Give direction of work and be the go-to person on projects.
• Mentor staff in their careers and review documentation/drawings.
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction.
• Participate in construction administration and evaluate bids.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate design concepts using Revit, 3D renderings, and other tools.
• Meet with clients and manage client expectations and coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong client relations and contribute to business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Architect License IA/WI/IL

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

FEH Design is in search of a project architect/project manager/principal for our Dubuque office location. We are looking for a self-motivated, passionate, experienced architect seeking a challenging career with growth and ownership opportunities. This person will be an integral part of realizing our architectural vision in the Dubuque tri-state area. There will be the opportunity to work alongside the full FEH Design team to grow the office in both size and design presence for local and regional clients. We are in the process of renovating a building at 902 Main Street that will double our current footprint and provide a stronger street presence with a fresh working environment. Our portfolio of projects is a diverse mix of commercial building types, including education, libraries, municipal, county, state, National Guard, retail, clinics, financial, entertainment, and other structures, ranging from $1M to $50M in size. The candidate must have experience in mentoring as we continue to develop our group of talented, entry-level architects in their careers. Join our team and become a part of sustaining the 128-year company legacy of collaborative design and innovative solutions.

Together we are reimagining the built environment. FEH Design is an architecture, structural engineering, and interior design firm. We value the unique talents each team member offers. We encourage collaboration, new ideas, and differing perspectives. FEH Design has been built on the growth and success of its experienced and emerging professionals. We have a vibrant and connected work environment. Our 4 offices are virtually integrated, which allows for timely collaboration, flexible office hours, and remote access. Our offices are full of fun people who are passionate about creating inspired architecture and solving problems together.

Culture is a crucial element at FEH Design. We work hard to maintain a team culture that extends across all FEH Design offices. The candidate should want to fit into our team culture where everyone genuinely cares about client, project, firm, and individual success.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide and participate in project team coordination and communication from concept through construction, specifications, and material selections.
• Provide regular direction of work internal and external and be the “go-to” person on projects.
• Provide leadership, document review “redlines”, and mentor staff in their careers.
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for the construction of the project.
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality and scope review during construction.
• Work with engineers, contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts. We use Revit and Enscape software.
• Meet with clients and assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and in-house engineering coordination.
• Maintain excellent client relations and business development skills with the ability to sell and manage new work with the support of a 50 member staff and a 100+ year portfolio of experience.

Requirements and Criteria:

• Ability to multi-task, be a team player, possess a can-do attitude, be a self-starter.
• 10+ years of professional experience on projects with increasing responsibilities.
• Licensed Architect in Iowa, Wisconsin, and/or Illinois.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation for commercial projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Capacity to manage a variety of commercial project types in various stages of development concurrently.
• Have the ability to translate design concepts into the development of constructable details.
• Strong knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modeling software
• Operate with a professional coaching and mentoring aptitude.
• Mastery of professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully under pressure within restrictive time deadlines while maintaining focus, positive attitude, and a sense of humor.
• Competitive salary & benefits package:
  • 401k with company match
  • Health insurance selection with high percentage of premium paid by FEH Design
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vacation leave based on years of experience prior to FEH start date
  • Sick leave
  • Paid holidays, including day after Thanksgiving
  • Employee Donation program
  • Comp time
• Stockholder options and profit sharing
• Intentional paid career training, paid development opportunities, and paid professional memberships.

Office location *
Des Moines, IA Dubuque, IA Milwaukee, WI Sioux City, IA