Architect II

Progressive AE • Full-time • Grand Rapids, Michigan, US • 9m ago

Make an Impact

As an Architect II, you will be responsible for the technical design content of documentation, coordination of all disciplines including consultants, and overall project quality. You will provide leadership in the building systems integration process during all phases of the design process within a multi-disciplinary project team, with limited oversight from senior staff.

Deliver Results

Monitor and contribute to the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design intent is consistently and properly executed.
With the Senior Architect, make determinations on the overall strategy for producing the documents and identify the drawings and related documents required for each stage of the work for the project team.  This includes the level of development required for the Building Information Model (BIM).
Collaborate across disciplines to resolve complex technical issues, ensure integration of disciplines, and provide strategies for meeting aggressive schedules and budgets.
Attend site-visits to expedite construction and resolve issues encountered in the field such as unforeseen conditions, code issues and interpretation of construction documents.
Execute document modifications, review submittals, review substitution requests and answer requests for information during bidding and construction.
Mentor and support the work of less experienced staff, including Architectural Student Interns, Graduate Architects, and Architects I.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program.
Licensed architect with current license.
5 or more years of professional architectural experience.
Strong knowledge of Revit, including experience producing construction documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Architecture from an NCARB accredited program.
NCARB registration and AIA membership.
CSI-CDT certification.
LEED AP BD+C and/or WELL AP certification.
Experience in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and BSD Spec Link.

People Matter
Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.

Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.

Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.

Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.
Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

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