Retail Project Architect

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Lead innovative architectural projects for a national retail client, integrating multidisciplinary teams and managing all phases of design and construction.

Join us to design places that make a difference

As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.

We are looking for an experienced Retail Project Architect or Manager to lead a book of work for an important national retail client. 
 
Qualifications* you will bring to the table:  
  • Accredited professional degree in Architecture 
  • 8-15+ years of post-graduate professional experience, including recent experience as a project manager leading federal government projects through all phases of design and completion 
  • Current architect license/registration, LEED accredited is a plus  
  • Experience and familiarity with retail, grocery, and commercial is a plus 
  • Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills. 
  • Ability to build engaging client relationships, manage consultant teams, and take responsibility for fees, budget, staffing and billing 
  • Ability to define and drive project milestones, facilitate project meetings, and effectively coach and mentor team members 
  • Current architect license/registration preferred 
  • Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD,Project Management Software, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Outlook 
  • A passion for creative, collaborative, client-focused design  
  • A talent for balancing graceful communication between Cushing Terrell teams and our clients 
*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you don’t check every single point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!   
As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*…  
  • Lead project development and project teams from inception to completion 
  • Build a connection to client and design team
  • Direct the architectural team, and as necessary integrate engineering teams on projects of varying scale and budget 
  • Lead a Region of work 
  • Lead project documentation efforts with a deep knowledge of contract documents, specifications, shop-drawings, and submittal review 
  • Meet project deadlines, obtain permits, be responsive with clients and design teams
  • Be able to delegate, train, monitor progress and coordination, and conduct QA/QC 
  • Have relevant experience in construction observation and construction administration, and understand construction costs, budgeting, and value engineering  
  • Be motivated and self-reliant, maintaining collaborative working relationships and assisting with the development of emerging professionals 
  • Be comfortable and have experience with technically complex projects, and the knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design of the projects 
  • Have excellent design skills and strong technical proficiency including experience in working in the following platforms: SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Organize and lead meeting involving internal & external clients/partners related to architectural development 
  • Review contractor questions and submittals to ensure compliance with design intent and design solutions 
  • Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews. Approves quality of materials and work 
  • Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI 
  • Position may grow to include supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning, and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervisor responsibilities will be carried out with accordance to company policies and applicable laws

*The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. On occasion, individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys.

Your pay  

The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/experience/job markets.  
  • Expected Range*:  $74,000 to $106,000 Annually 
  • The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus

*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to; years of experience, licensure status, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).   

Why Cushing Terrell?

Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits.

View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to consider: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

To all recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cushing Terrell: A pioneering A/E firm since 1938, creating imaginative, responsible built environments across various sectors with a collaborative and sustainable approach.

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