Senior Architect & Design Leader — ESOP Firm

I & S Group, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays and volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Bi-annual profit sharing

Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Bereavement leave

Short/long term disability

Parking reimbursement

Cell phone plan reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved

Job summary

ISG in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Architect to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will design compelling spaces from concept through completion, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-impact projects.

You will mentor junior designers, contribute to budgets and contracts, and travel for site visits as needed, while leveraging cutting-edge technology and a flexible, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional design experience and licensed to practice architecture
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited architecture program
• K-12, Sports + Recreation and Government + Cultural, experience, a plus
• Ability to communicate ideas empathetically and visually through both written and verbal media
• Ability to represent ISG and clients in public forums
• Familiarity in Revit, Adobe Suite and Sketchup computer software packages
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and participate with a variety of team members on different projects at varying levels of development

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients in all phases of design process – from the initial napkin sketch to opening the front door!
• Evaluate, select and apply standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications
• Develop and maintain project budgets, work plans, and contracts
• Collaborate with other enthusiastic ISGers while leading design efforts to create inspiring and uplifting spaces to live, work, and play
• Communicate project goals, objectives, design standards and procedures with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Maintain the quality control of drawings and specifications
• Direct the development and preparation of project contract documents
• Get your boots dirty conducting site visits to observe construction progress and respond to any on-site challenges
• Help mentor and develop the next generation of designers and architects
• Willingness to think bigger, better, and bolder to make a difference in our communities!

Skills

Design experience

Licensed architect

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

ISG in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Architect to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will design compelling spaces from concept through completion, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-impact projects.

You will mentor junior designers, contribute to budgets and contracts, and travel for site visits as needed, while leveraging cutting-edge technology and a flexible, growth-oriented culture.