Architect

Company: Shive-Hattery
Location: Madison
Posted on: June 1, 2025

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Job Type
Full-time

Description
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 has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Architect with 8-15 years of experience in the business development, design, and leadership of Architectural projects to join and support our Higher Education and Civic teams.
Check out some of our recent work featuring the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and many more.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 a member of our Higher Education and Civic teams, 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.
This is a fantastic career-growth opportunity for a talented individual who is prepared to take on next-level leadership challenges, contribute on an elevated level in a collaborative team culture, and expand their expertise. As the first architect in our Madison, WI office, you will be leading our architectural expansion there - we are looking for candidates who have established client relationships in Madison with Higher Education / Civic / Government work.
Join us in crafting the future of higher education and civic projects at Shive-Hattery.

In this role, you will lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects serving higher education, civic, and government clients.
You will be collaborating with multi disciplines 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, and the Higher Education and Civic Market Leaders, you will create and implement business development strategies to grow relationships, win work, and expand the Shive-Hattery architectural practice locally and regionally.
Requirements
In this role, you will lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects serving higher education, civic, and government clients.
You will be collaborating with multi disciplines 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, and the Higher Education and Civic Market Leaders, you will create and implement business development strategies to grow relationships, win 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
* 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
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:

• 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!Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
  

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