Senior Architect

Terms: 20%, Net 15, 90-day exclusive guarantee
Job Title: Senior Architect / 
Location: Marion, IN (100% Onsite – Local Candidates Preferred, Driving Distance Acceptable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Standard Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Vacancies: 1
Company Size: 21 Employees
Team Size: 3-4
Hiring Manager: Mike (Final Decision Maker), reports to Jeff Schrader
Interview Process: First interview with Mike

Submit candidate resume + project portfolio.

MUST HAVE:

✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or Structural Engineering with design experience)
✔️ 10+ years of experience (licensed preferred) OR 15+ years of experience without a license
✔️ Strong experience in construction & preparing construction documents
✔️ Hands-on experience in the field – understands how things are built, not just how they are drawn
✔️ Leadership & mentoring ability – must train young architects who can draft but lack field knowledge
✔️ Recent experience with Revit
✔️ Ability to work onsite in Marion, IN every day

NICE TO HAVE:

✔️ Licensed Architect or Structural Engineer (License is not required if experience is strong)
✔️ Future partnership potential – this person could become a Limited Partner
✔️ Experience with nonprofit projects (churches, libraries, community centers, healthcare, schools, housing)
✔️ Willingness to commute (can live outside Marion, as long as they are in office M-F)
✔️ Familiarity with bidding & procurement processes for nonprofit clients

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Salary: $100K – $130K (based on experience)
🎯 Bonuses: Yes, yearly bonus + profit distribution
📈 Retirement Plan: Simple IRA with employer matching
🚑 Healthcare: Not provided

💡 Future Career Path: Potential to become a Limited Partner & take leadership role after Mike retires in 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

📌 Project Management & Technical Leadership:

• Oversee construction documents & bid preparation to ensure accuracy.
• Guide nonprofit clients through design, permitting, and construction processes.
• Work with clients in churches, schools, healthcare, and affordable housing sectors.
• Maintain high-quality design standards while balancing cost-effective solutions.

📌 Mentorship & Team Development:

• Lead & mentor young architects and drafters who excel at software but need construction knowledge.
• Provide real-world insights on construction materials, methods, and feasibility.
• Support a collaborative open-studio environment in both offices.

📌 Hands-On Construction Knowledge & Execution:

• Ensure that drawings translate into buildable, cost-effective projects.
• Participate in site visits, contractor meetings, and troubleshooting field issues.
• Serve as a technical resource for the team on design execution & compliance.

📌 Client & Firm Leadership:

• Work closely with Jeff Schrader (retiring in November) & Michelle Doyle (Limited Partner, Marion Office).
• Opportunity to step into Jeff’s leadership role & long-term partnership potential.
• Collaborate with Jennifer Loften, who will become the majority owner in 2 years.

Company Overview & Culture

• 21-person firm with an open-studio culture in both offices.
• 90% of clients are nonprofits, including:
  ✅ Churches, Libraries, Community Centers
  ✅ Affordable Healthcare & Schools (Charter/Private)
  ✅ Affordable Housing
  ✅ Select Retail & Restaurants (e.g., donut shops, casual dining)
• Tight-knit team with a focus on mentorship & long-term relationships.

Why Join Us?

✔️ Stable firm with a clear leadership succession plan
✔️ Chance to mentor & shape the next generation of architects
✔️ Opportunity to grow into a leadership & ownership role
✔️ Collaborative, team-oriented environment
✔️ Competitive salary with bonus & profit-sharing potential

📩 Apply Now! Submit your resume + project portfolio.

Disqualifying Factors

❌ Not willing to be onsite in Marion, IN Monday – Friday
❌ No leadership experience or willingness to mentor
❌ No recent Revit experience
❌ No field/construction knowledge (strictly software-based designers will not be considered)