Woodhull


Employer:

Portland, ME, USLocation:

Tue, Jul 25 ’23Posted on:

Full-timeType:

Commercial Designer/Architect (6+ years experience)

At Woodhull, we aim to create functional and beautiful spaces that enhance our clients’ lives. We are committed to delivering thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and personalized service. Our in-house team of 75 skilled architects, builders, and craftspeople collaborate to bring our clients’ visions to life. We strive to create enduring relationships with our clients, partners, and community to positively impact the built environment in Maine, and beyond. We set it as a top priority to be an exceptional place to work and pride ourselves on offering our employees a true work-life balance while hosting a positive, healthy, and creative work environment. 

Our Commercial Studio is looking to bring a mid-level Architect or Architectural Designer with 6-10 years of architectural work experience and a strong interest in developing within the commercial realm. Our ideal candidate is interested in collaborating with our team of builders and network of subcontractors and is eager to elevate the design conversation around light and mid-level commercial projects throughout Maine and greater New England.

Our company benefits include:

• Work-from-home flexibility (up to 2 days per week; 3 days in-office required)

• Six weeks PTO per year for everyone with accrual starting on day 1

• 9 paid company holidays

• Competitive salary for our area

• Employer-sponsored health benefits and group dental/vision plans

• HSA/FSA/HRA options

• Employer-matched 401k plan (up to 4%)

• Profit sharing opportunities

• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave after one year

• Professional Development support

• Company events

• An opportunity to collaborate closely with builders and millworkers

You can expect to: 

• Occasionally measure and document existing structures.

• Participate in regulatory review to verify Local and State codes and regulations.

• Be responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.

• Coordinate with clients on project needs and find solutions to their design concerns in a professional and timely manner.

• Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs.

• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of small or mid-range commercial projects.

• Engage and manage project consultants. 

• Collaborate with your design team on moving a project forward from Schematic Design toward Construction Documentation.

• Depending on experience, manage design teams of 1-3 architects /designers.

• Collaborate with Project Manager to allocate and manage architectural design fees. Depending on experience, you may independently manage architectural design fees. 

• Communicate with our Construction division and other subcontractors to gain an understanding of budgets and schedules that best serve our clients’ needs.

• Occasionally develop new or improved techniques and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 4 to 6-year Architectural degree from an accredited Architecture Program

• Licensed Architect (preferred)

• 6 or more years of experience in the architecture field

• Commercial design experience – must have a keen interest in the Commercial realm

• Knowledge and aptitude at using Archicad BIM software (preferred) or other 3D modeling software (Revit users welcome to apply!)

• Knowledge of Twin Motion is a plus

We hope to find someone who:

• Maintains a commitment of excellence to our clients and the architecture the office produces.

• Approaches design and learning with energy, curiosity, and an inquisitive mind.

• Seeks solutions to design opportunities in a proactive manner and manages their workload efficiently.

• Is able to collaborate and discuss ideas with others in a constructive and amicable fashion; respects all team members.

If interested in this position, please send your resume and portfolio to careers@woodhullmaine.com. A cover letter is appreciated but not required.