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Architect Openings - All Levels

Company: Progressive AE

Location: Charlotte (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Type: Full Time

Date Available: 5/3/2023

What is it you want out of your career? If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow, to be challenged, to work hard and to be part of a growing team, then Progressive AE may be the place for you. We work hard to surround ourselves with professionals who are more than just good at their job. We want engineers, architects, designers and support staff who have a desire to help shape our company. We need colleagues who will help us grow by thinking outside their job description. The work we do here is challenging, and sometimes the hours are long. But we’re committed to serving our clients and providing the best solutions possible.
Progressive AE is a full-service, forward-thinking design firm. With offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Charlotte, North Carolina, we work on projects around the country that offer a variety and challenge you won’t find at many other firms. And we don’t relegate creativity just to “creatives”—we encourage original thinking in every part of the organization–from support staff to engineering.
Since we’re an employee-owned company, you’ll be able to see the benefits of your hard work. And in return, we’ll invest in you. This includes an in-depth wellness program with fitness classes and health coaching, flexible schedules, continuing education, mentorship, volunteer opportunities and internal leadership positions. In fact, we’ve been named one of the Best & Brightest Places to Work for since 2006, named Business Leader of the Year, received the Community and Educational Partnership Awards, and are the proud winners of the Governor's Fitness Award.
We are always looking for talented individuals to advance the strategic goals of our firm. If you are a big picture thinker with unique technical skills, we’d like to consider your application.

Qualifications

Progressive AE is hiring for the following openings:

Graduate Architect

Your Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program. Master’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program preferred.
Your Licensure: Working toward registration and licensure with strong commitment to continuous learning. Must be committed to passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) and completing the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). NCARB registration preferred. Associate AIA preferred. CSI-CDT certification preferred (and training provided). LEED GA certification preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

0 or more years of architectural experience, including internships or professional experience.
Basic knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process. Basic knowledge of architectural building systems. Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
Willingness to learn and participate in the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
Basic knowledge of applicable codes (and willingness to learn) along with ability to assist in conducting research for requirements that may need to be incorporated into technical documents.

Your Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of Revit required.
Proficiency in Sketchup highly preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and BSD Spec Link preferred.
Experience in producing construction documents highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Architect I

Your Degree:Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure. Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred.
Your Licensure: Licensed architect with current license. NCARB registration and AIA membership preferred. CSI-CDT certification preferred (and training provided). LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP certification preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 3 years of architectural experience, including completion of Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and Architectural Registration Exams (ARE’s).
Knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process, trends in the design and construction industries, construction methodology, sustainability, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness. 
Knowledge of architectural building systems. Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
Experience with the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
Knowledge of architectural building systems. Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
Ability to coordinate and integrate work with designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants and other members of a project team.

Your Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD required. Experience in producing construction documents preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.
Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and BSD Spec Link preferred.

Architect II

Your Degree:Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program. Master’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program preferred.
Your Licensure: Licensed architect with current license. NCARB registration and AIA membership preferred. CSI-CDT certification preferred (and training provided). LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP certification preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

5 or more years of architectural experience, including completion of Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and Architectural Registration Exams (ARE’s).
Knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process, trends in the design and construction industries, construction methodology, sustainability, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness. 
Knowledge of architectural building systems. Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
Experience with the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
Knowledge of architectural building systems. Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
Ability to coordinate and integrate work with designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants, and other members of a project team.

Your Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.
Experience in producing construction documents preferred.
Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and BSD Spec Link preferred.

Sr. Architect

Your Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure. Master’s degree in Architecture preferred.
Your Licensure: Licensed Architect with current license. NCARB registration preferred. AIA membership preferred. LEED AP certification preferred. CSI-CCS or CSI-CDT preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 10 years of licensed architectural experience.
Advanced knowledge or experience in the following:

Leading multiple and complex projects, as well as designing projects of a routine nature.
Coordinating and integrating work with designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants, and any other members of the project team.
Maintaining knowledge of trends in the design and construction industries, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Participating in and overseeing quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
Maintaining knowledge of applicable codes and ability to assist in conducting research for requirements that may need to be incorporated into technical documents.
Maintaining sound knowledge of sustainability, universal design, and LEED guidelines.
Providing strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration and client leadership skills, as demonstrated through your competencies.

Your Technical Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD required, including prior experience in producing construction documents. Revit experience highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.
Proficiency in SketchUp and BSD Spec Link preferred.

Industrial Architect

Your Degree: Associate Degree in drafting/design/architecture from an accredited program or equivalent in education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Your Licensure: CSI-CDT preferred (or willingness to complete within 1 year).
Your Knowledge and Experience:

5 years or more of post-graduate architectural design experience. If less than 5 years experience, strong prior industrial architecture experience is required.
Prior client-facing experience required.
Prior industrial architecture experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge and experience in the following:

Architectural documentation process and all tasks associated with the preparation of construction documents.
Quality assurance/quality control processes.
Producing construction drawings and specifications independently and take on larger, more complex assignments as well as those of a routine nature.
Building codes, building systems, and regulations across various state in which Progressive AE works, and the ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.

Consistent background of strong team collaboration skills as evidenced by positive project results and outcomes. Ability to coordinate and integrate work effectively with architects, designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants and any other members of the project team.
Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, teamwork, design, project management and coordination skills for large, complex tasks and assignments on multiple projects as demonstrated through your competencies.

Your Technical Skills:

Proficiency with Sketchup and the Adobe Creative Suite required.
Proficiency with Revit preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Healthcare Project Manager

Your Degree: Bachelor’s degree in an area of expertise (architecture, interiors, landscape architecture or engineering preferred.) Master’s Degree in area of expertise or business administration or project management preferred.
Your Licensure: Professional registration in your field required. CSI-CDT certification required (and training provided by Progressive AE for certification within a year). Certification through PSMJ/PMI preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of ten years of experience with healthcare design and/or healthcare construction
Previous experience in an architecture, engineering, construction or related professional service firm preferred
Advanced knowledge of A&E work standards, processes and policies
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and with a range of personality types
Advanced knowledge of project design and execution of multiple project delivery methods
Strong track record of effective team leadership, communication, and project execution
Demonstrated ability as an expert planner, organizer, and project manager
Ability to superimpose and synthesize all the different project requirements per budget, schedule, team, and process into a solution answering client needs

Your Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
Experience with project management and scheduling tools (i.e. Procore, Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar) preferred
Experience with Excel DB and Power BI preferred

Industrial Market Sector Leader

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering required. MBA, Master’s Degree, or other advanced education is a plus.
Registered Architect or Engineer holding a license, registration, or certification in your area of expertise.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in areas of design or planning, with a strong background in industrial projects.
LEAN, CGMP, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
You should also have demonstrated the following throughout your career:

A proven record of business development, including identifying leads, building a network, establishing national client relationships, developing strategies, and winning work.
Experience with national speaking engagements, blogs, white papers, and publications efforts.
Comfort interacting at the highest executive levels within organizations.
A broad portfolio of completed projects, which are relevant to the strategic goals and objectives of the industrial practice.
Leadership in your practice, demonstrated on the basis client references, project portfolio, industrial knowledge, and your competencies.

Project Manager

Your Degree: Bachelor’s degree in an area of expertise (architecture, interiors, landscape architecture or engineering preferred.) Master’s degree a plus.
Your Licensure: CSI-CDT certification required (and training provided by Progressive AE for certification within a year). Professional registration in your field highly preferred. Certification through PSMJ/PMI preferred.
Your Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of eight years of experience with AE projects.
Strong understanding of project design and solid working knowledge of at least one project delivery method. Working knowledge of multiple project delivery methods preferred.
Strong track record of effective team leadership, communication, and project execution.
You are an excellent planner, organizer, and project manager, demonstrated based on your competencies.

Your Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.
Experience with Deltek Vision and Project Planning preferred.