Licensed Architect

Wight & Company seeks an experienced and highly skilled Licensed Architect with 5-10 years of professional experience to join our team. In this role, you will support and lead the development of design, technical documentation, coordination, and construction administration for small to mid-sized projects. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, support client and consultant coordination, and contribute to high-quality project delivery from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

Design Development: Contribute to and help advance design concepts; Project Execution: Support and lead portions of architectural projects through design, documentation, coordination, and construction administration; Technical Documentation: Plan, develop, and produce comprehensive technical design and construction documents; Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate strong understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques; Interdisciplinary Coordination & Collaboration: Coordinate with engineering, construction, consulting, and design team members; Project Planning & Management: Support work planning, task delegation, milestone tracking, and document delivery; Sustainability: Incorporate sustainable design principles and responsible material, systems, and performance strategies; Quality Assurance: Review design and construction documents for accuracy, coordination, constructability, code compliance, and consistency; Construction Administration: Support submittal and RFI review, field observation documentation, OAC meeting participation, and issue resolution; Client and Consultant Coordination: Support client, consultant, and internal team communication; Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to emerging professionals and design staff; Versatility: Adapt to various roles within a project

Requirements

Licensed Architect with current registration; Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited program; 5-10 years of professional experience in an architectural firm; strong experience in design development, technical documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and construction administration; proficient in design and documentation software such as Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; strong design sensibility, technical knowledge, communication skills, organizational ability, and sound professional judgment; solid understanding of building codes, construction methods, materials, detailing, specifications, and sustainable design principles; demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned project responsibilities, coordinate with team members, support project delivery, and mentor emerging professionals; demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with a focus on integrated design and delivery; demonstrated ability to contribute thoughtful design and technical solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, constructability, and sustainability

Nice to have

Experience coordinating BIM models and supporting model-based coordination workflows is preferred

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Disability insurance; Life insurance; Flexible spending; Paid holidays; Paid time off; 401(k); Flexible work schedule