What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Architect/Designer position at Wendel LLC?
Wendel is a nationally recognized, innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that partners with public and private clients to deliver projects across a variety of sectors. Our full-service capabilities allow us to execute technically complex projects efficiently, using in-house expertise. With multiple regional offices, Wendel offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects within a collaborative work environment. If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with meaningful results, then Wendel is the place for you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Mid-Level Architect/Designer to join the team in our Middletown, CT office. This is an exciting opportunity for a design professional with 6 - 14 years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment and is looking for growth opportunities into a senior leadership role.
In this position, you will be actively involved in all phases of the design process, from concept design through construction. You will collaborate with dynamic teams comprised of both local and remote colleagues, contributing to creative solutions across a diverse range of new construction and renovation projects.
The ideal candidate is motivated to advance their career while contributing to the continued growth of Wendel’s established Northeast presence.
Responsibilities:
- Executes projects from Conceptual Design through Construction, including the development of construction documentation; performs field verification site visits and prepares assessment reports.
- Works autonomously to complete Design, Documentation and Construction Administration tasks, utilizing staff support as needed; leads and supervises team members on complex projects.
- Researches and resolves problems; analyzes options and presents informed recommendations.
- Demonstrates strong design, detailing and technical skills, with a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, International Building Codes, Life Safety Code and ADA requirements.
- Coordinates with engineers, consultants and project teams to ensure full coordination and timely delivery of all aspects of project; able to interface directly with clients and stakeholders if asked.
- Mentors and guides junior staff through design and documentation processes.
Qualifications:
- Licensed and non-licensed candidates that meet these criteria will be considered.
- Professional degree in Architecture required, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant practical experience.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills and success working within a team.
- Schedule-driven, ability to plan work of team to meet deliverables.
- Ability to identify issues, research/assess options and problem solve independently.
- A working proficiency in REVIT and Bluebeam required; familiarity with SketchUp, ProCore and cloud-based Specification software is a plus.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Please upload your portfolio, including examples of technical documents.
What we offer:
- Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
- Work-life balance including:
- Hybrid work policy
- Flexible work
- Great benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k match
- PTO
- Life insurance
- HSA and FSA options.
- Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Parking reimbursement.
- Wellness programs and health stipend.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $113,000
Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.
Salary : $80,000 - $113,000