Project Architect

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and military leave

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a licensed Architect for their Midwest Architecture team. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture and at least 5 years of architectural experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with design codes, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with clients throughout projects.

The company offers a generous compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and support for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of architectural experience required.
• Registered Architect in Ohio or nearing licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Solid Revit skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fee preparation and marketing strategies.
• Ensure design meets code requirements.
• Create full set construction documentation.
• Research product materials and work with manufacturers.
• Mentor and oversee tasks for junior design team members.
• Conduct site visits for construction administration.

Skills

Revit

Architectural design

Mentoring

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a licensed Architect to join our midwest Architecture team! This professional is eligible to sit out of the Toledo, OH, Lansing, MI, or Grand Rapids, MI office locations.

Our team of talented and creative architects work closely as trusted partners with our clients throughout the design process to realize a jointly conceived vision. We offer a full range of services from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection for both full build‑out, renovations and adaptive reuse projects. Our markets include commercial development, warehousing, pre K-12 and higher education, science and technology, municipal and public works agencies, offices and corporate facilities, and retail and food.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fee preparation, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
• Ensure design meets code requirements.
• Understand and create full set construction documentation.
• Research product materials and work with manufacturers to determine costs and the best product.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure design QA/QC.
• Coordinate with other design professionals (in‑house or subcontractors) who are part of the project team.
• Attend client meetings and take meeting minutes.
• Respond and review RFIs and submittals.
• Participate in the creation of proposal and/or client meeting materials.
• Mentor and oversee tasks assigned to junior design team members.
• Conduct site visits for construction administration duties.
• Assist Project Manager in work plan and budgeting.
• Work directly with clients in project coordination, feedback, and input.
• Serve as on‑site project representative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in architecture from an accredited university is required.
• 5+ years of architectural experience is required.
• Registered Architect in Ohio or nearing licensure within 6 months or less of hire is required.
• Solid Revit skills is required.
• Ability to mentor is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.