What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Architect- Industrial position at Shive Hattery Group, Inc.?
Description
Shive-Hattery’s Industrial Architecture Studio is looking for a Licensed Architect with 10 years of experience in business development, design, and project leadership. This role, based in our Cedar Rapids office, offers an exciting opportunity for a driven professional ready to take the next step in their career — leading projects, mentoring others, and shaping the future of our growing practice.
As part of our Industrial team, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of multi-disciplinary professionals across the Shive-Hattery network, working on local, regional, and national projects. You’ll also play a key role in strengthening our client relationships in the Cedar Rapids area — supporting both existing partnerships and helping expand our presence in this thriving market.
We’re seeking an experienced architect who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every project. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in design, technical knowledge, and leadership — along with a genuine passion for collaboration and client relationships.
If you’re passionate about design, leadership, and making an impact through collaborative, real-world work, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead Design & Project Management: Guide the architectural design process from concept through completion — facilitating design discussions, generating ideas, and developing work through drawings, models, and 3D visualizations.
- Mentor & Direct Teams: Lead and coordinate the efforts of non-licensed designers and other professionals throughout the design and documentation process.
- Engage with Clients: Participate in client and project meetings, contributing to both ongoing projects and new business development opportunities.
- Develop Technical Solutions: Translate design concepts into technical, functional, and high-quality architectural solutions.
- Support Design Presentations: Help prepare and present design materials that effectively communicate ideas to clients and stakeholders.
In this role, you’ll lead architectural design and project management efforts primarily for industrial clients, while also having opportunities to collaborate on projects across our other market sectors. We’re looking for someone who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving — someone who enjoys turning great ideas into well-crafted, buildable designs.
Requirements
- Education & Licensure: Completion of an accredited professional degree program (bachelor’s or master’s in architecture) or equivalent education and experience. Architectural licensure is required.
- Leadership & Business Development: Proven success in building relationships, developing new business, winning work, and leading project teams through all phases of design.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills that set you apart as a clear and confident communicator.
- Design Thinking: Strong critical and creative thinking skills that drive innovative, thoughtful design solutions.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of programming, planning, building systems, and material performance.
- Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of architectural specifications, international building codes, Factory Mutual design guidelines, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements.
- Client Engagement: Experience leading stakeholder sessions with owners and users to create informed, collaborative design outcomes.
- Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently while actively contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Culture & Leadership: A team player who takes pride in helping build, nurture, and grow Shive-Hattery’s positive, winning culture.
- Industrial Expertise: Familiarity with industrial process documentation and experience designing spaces that support efficient, effective operations.
*Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constrains, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.
Why Shive-Hattery?
Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 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.
You will find the right balance here. 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.
Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.
Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
- FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
- 8 Paid Holidays PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
- Overtime Bonus
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- First Time License Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
- …And Many More!
