Architect

Are you an Architect looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Somerville Architects and Engineers is hiring a senior-level Architect to join our team.

About the Position

We seek an individual with a collaborative spirit who can seamlessly work together with other top-talented designers, drafters, in-house engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to advance our projects. Somerville architects are problem solvers who demonstrate strong critical-thinking abilities, great attention to detail, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Your role will involve:

    • Collaborating with and mentoring designers and drafters
    • Performing building assessments and writing reports
    • Planning and executing projects from inception through completion on schedule and within budget
    • Utilizing BIM software and visualization methods
    • Incorporating best practices and sustainability strategies into designs
    • Ensuring projects meet client expectations and code requirements
    • Coordinating with consultants and contractors
    • Reviewing specifications
    • Performing field observation, overseeing construction administration, and ensuring adherence to design intent
    • Reviewing submittals, pay requests, change orders, etc.
    • Managing project close-out and ensuring successful project delivery
    • Presenting to clients and the public
    • Responsible for project profitability and client maintenance

Qualifications

Experience:

    • Ten+ years of architectural experience working on projects in healthcare, education, community, or commercial markets
    • A strong portfolio of work, including award-winning projects

Technical Knowledge:

    • Experience with Revit, BIM software, and Bluebeam preferred

Education:

    • Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture
    • NCARB licensed with 10+ years of experience
    • LEED accreditation preferred

Skills:

    • Artistic and thoughtful design abilities
    • Expertise in design theory
    • Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking/presentation skills
    • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
    • Exceptional time management
    • Actively seeks to collaborate with diverse team members
    • Passionate about fostering collaboration and teamwork

Salary & Benefits

  • Generous salary

  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • 401K & Profit Sharing

  • Industry-leading annual discretionary bonuses

  • Paid time off & eight paid holidays

  • Plus, many other benefits

About Somerville

  • Somerville is a 100% employee-owned, full-service firm providing expert architectural, engineering, interior design, and environmental graphic design services for education, healthcare, civic, cultural, corporate, and commercial projects.
  • Our average employee tenure is over three times the national average for professional service firms, which means we love what we do.
  • We equip our elite team members with the latest tools and technologies in the profession.
  • We wholeheartedly believe in supporting the communities where we work.
  • We are relationship-driven; at any given time, 94% of our work is from repeat clients, with some relationships spanning over 70 years.
  • We support personal and professional development through online training subscriptions, Global Leadership Summit, professional conferences, training opportunities, career-specific learning, professional memberships, professional licenses/accreditations, and more.
  • We thrive on teamwork and believe working alongside our architectural and engineering team members is integral to our collective success.
  • Somerville’s office is located on the Fox River in Allouez, a suburb of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our new office building, also in Allouez, will be completed in August 2025.

Somerville, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:  employment@somervilleinc.com