Architect, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking an Architect for their Architecture Group in Des Moines, IA. The role involves project delivery, proposal preparation, and leading project teams while ensuring compliance with codes. Candidates should have an architectural degree, 8+ years of experience, and proficiency in design tools. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits but requires travel to various job sites.
Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for an Architect to join our newly established Architecture Group. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.We are looking to add an Architect who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities and who can demonstrate professionalism through curiosity to investigate rational solutions within a limited set of variables, relentless follow through and resilience to imperfect circumstances while honing one's own practice of Architecture.What You Will Be DoingParticipate in both project delivery (75‑90%) and tracking leads (10‑25%) for future projects within the firm and external to the firm.Prepare project proposals or responses to RFPs, including coordination with sub‑consultants and other internal resources where appropriate.Actively lead projects and project teams to meet client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communication and documentation; and office administrative tasks.Guide and mentor developing staff concurrent with project delivery.Directly produce and support teams in developing construction drawings or project graphics utilizing Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and other digital architectural tools.Prepare code compliance evaluations. Participate in review with various governing agencies for code compliance in relation to zoning laws, fire regulations, building code and other ordinances.Maintain quality control of construction documents and specifications.Apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when preparing technical reports and documentation.What We Are Looking For Architectural Degree from an accredited institution.8+ years of architecture experience within the architecture, design, engineering and construction field.Licensed Architect preferred.Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization design tools such as Sketchup or Rhino.Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Familiarity with construction management platforms such as proforma, eBuilder or Newforma a plus.Past direct client experience including leading client design meetings, presenting for council or ownership groups.Proposal and fee development experience including contract negotiations.Architectural experience in municipal facilities such as Community, Recreation, Public Safety or Public Works.Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.EducationMaster of Architecture (preferred)Bachelor of Architecture (preferred)Salary Range$87,000 - $130,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.BenefitsCompetitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees.Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions.401(k) Match Program.Paid time off (PTO).Volunteer Time Off (VTO).Six paid company holidays.Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.Tuition reimbursement.Parental leave.Short‑term and long‑term disability.Dependent care reimbursement.Employee assistance program.Health insurance.Flexible spending account.Life insurance.Vision insurance.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action Employer including disability and veterans.Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Bolton & Menk, Inc. provides services to more than 400 communities and agencies across 40+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado and a community infrastructure solutions; learn more about our history here: #J-18808-Ljbffr