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Job Description - Arizona Registered Architect
Job Description - Arizona Registered Architect
As a WDS Design Professional, you don’t just plan structures; you champion our Integrated Design-Build philosophy. You have a clear grasp of our ideal client and the strategic approach that sets us apart. Beyond technical skill, you are a cultural anchor—fully aligned with our Mission and Vision, and a living example of our Core Values in every interaction with teammates, consultants, and the public.
Role & Duties
- Learn WDS Tools and Methods for Project Management.
- You will follow steps on an assigned workflow.
- Create Snapshot Schedule outlining Contract to Permit timeline.
- Guiding and Overseeing Drafter/Designer in Drawing Development.
- Act as Liaison to Internal Team, Clients, Engineers and Municipality.
- Establish and Track hours and budget for Arch production.
- Monitor Prelim, CD and City process by Drafter/Designer.
- See that Documents are issued to “Build Team” for pricing updates at developmental milestones.
- Assist with Closeout Procedures.
- Report to Principal Architect and Financial Controller.
Education
- Arizona Architectural Registration (Prefer but not mandatory)
- Holds a Bachelors Degree min.
- Preferably from or very familiar with Arizona and its municipalities.
- Must have ability to run 1-3 person Architectural Staff (allowing Founder to be minimally involved).
- No longer in University or College Program. (Position is full time)
- Must not have outside practice, ownership, or operation in an outside firm. (This is the one we will want you to gain ownership in).
- Must have Citizenship / Right to work in U.S. (See experience)
Experience
- Must have 5 years of previous experience in an architectural office.
- 3 of 5 years above must be more than a Drafter or Designer level.
- Candidate must be able to lead team of 1-2 drafter/designers.
- Familiar with Hiring, coordinating and reviewing drawings by Engineering Consultants.
- Have worked during this time on project types below.
- Office Experience must have been in the U.S.
- Strengths in Client Relations, City Entitlements & Permitting, and Construction Administration.
- Knowledge in critical path schedule & strategies; balancing and evaluation of manpower and budget; projecting workload; and forecasting profitability.
- Ability to work outside the box, be creative and problem solve will be required.
Projects
- Commercial projects, involving both Tenant Improvement and Ground up.
- Familiarity with Retail, Office, Light Medical, Warehouse, Restaurant design & drawings.
- Willing to work on Industrial Projects involving Annual Facility upgrades on Warehouses or production Facilities having Factory Classification.
- No Residential, Condo, Multifamily, Public work or Clean room.
Abilities
- Must be proficient with AutoCad.
- Revit knowledge a plus (limited 3d for Sales, Rendering & study).
- Company PC laptop and a iPhone.
- Google Workspace a must. (Cloud, Calendar, Email, Sheets, Docs)
- Some Excel and Word (most get translated into G-docs)
- Monday.com Google Sites & In-house CRMs (we can train you).
- Adobe Pro DC
- Photoshop a plus
- Team Building
Organizational Fit
- Excited to work in a Design-Build environment.
- Happy at a company with less than 10 people on Staff.
- Familiar interacting with Engineers, Municipalities and Clients.
- Comfortable coordinating with in-house Pre-Construction & Build personnel, and occasionally Trade Partners.
- You are excited about working with this type of Client: https://wds.build/our-client
- You are excited about working on these types of Projects: https://wds.build/our-work
- You align with the Values at this link: https://wds.build/our-organization
Hiring Process Requirements
- Resumes must include a cover letter describing what kind of environment, work-style and position you are seeking, along with what has NOT made you happy about previous companies where you were employed.
- After review of resumes, at least one virtual interview may be requested.
- After virtual interview(s) an in-person simulation will be required, including: an in-person meet and greet with WDS Team at our office along with a tour of our office and a few of our projects in architectural process and under construction.
- All candidates must be willing to take a personality assessment prior to onboarding.
- All candidates must be willing to undergo a background check prior to onboarding.
- Onboarding is conducted remotely via Gusto for HR.
Compensation
- Salary DOE. (See below)
- Eligible for Benefits after 30 days.
- Sick and Personal Time after 90 days.
- Vacation after one year.
- Negotiable perks, responsibility, potential future profit-sharing and/or ownership depending on level of responsibility and salary.