Architect - Higher Education

is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has sixteen offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm , full-service offering : placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery’s Madison, WI office seeks a licensed architect with 8-15 years of experience building client relationships and design leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual who is prepared to take on next-level career-growth challenges, contribute in a collaborative team culture on an elevated level, and expand their expertise.

As an architect at Shive-Hattery, you will be an integral part of our team serving our current and future clients, learn from and be supported by our teams on how to serve clients, and overall allow us to serve each other at an elevated level to ensure we can create a better world for all.

As the first architect in our Madison, WI office, you will be a key contributor in expanding our architectural practice there. We seek professionals with business development experience who have established client relationships in Madison. Experience with Higher Education / Civic / Government work is preferred.

As a team member at Shive-Hattery, you will engage in diverse projects, buoyed by a cohesive team of high-performing professionals across multiple disciplines, develop strong relationships with our clients, and deliver an unmatched project experience, leaving an indelible mark on the campuses we serve and the civic agencies we work with.

Join us in crafting the future of higher education and civic projects at Shive-Hattery.

“Shive-Hattery strikes the perfect balance—a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients with access to a large pool of resources in a 600+ person design firm. You have the freedom to flourish and make the world a better place.” - Monica Sargent, Business Unit Director, Industrial

Requirements

In this role, you will lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects primarily focusing on higher education, civic, and government clients.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the Madison office and across the entire Shive-Hattery ecosystem on local, regional, and national projects.

Working closely with the Madison Office leadership, Business Unit and Market Leaders, you will be apart of a team creating and then implementing business development strategies to grow relationships, win new work, and expand the Shive-Hattery architectural practice locally and regionally.

Qualifications :

• Completed an accredited professional degree program with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in architecture or have equivalent education and experience
• Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Wisconsin (licenses in other states are valued)
• Have proven experience in relationship building, business development, winning work, and leading project teams through every phase of the design process through construction.
• Developed excellent communication skills which set you apart in the profession
• Continuously demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process
• Have led project stakeholder engagement sessions with owners, user, and community groups
• Are self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines
• Embrace building, nurturing, and growing a winning culture at Shive-Hattery with the teams you collaborate with

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has sixteen offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service multi-disciplinary offering : placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.

Why Shive-Hattery? You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.

Benefit Highlights :

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements :

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities.