Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Progressive Companies
Job overview
The Project Architect III - Higher Education at Progressive Companies leads complex architectural projects with a focus on sustainability and performance-based design, impacting the built environment in higher education.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading design integration and documentation, overseeing specifications, resolving RFIs, conducting QA/QC reviews, coordinating teams for technical accuracy and sustainability, mentoring staff, and ensuring code compliance throughout project phases.
Compensation and benefits
The company offers comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, licensure with 10 years experience as a licensed architect or 15 years post-graduate experience, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and experience in higher education projects; preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, NCARB certification, AIA membership, and LEED AP BD+C credential.
Career development
Progressive Companies supports professional growth through continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities, emphasizing development and community involvement.
Work environment and culture
The company culture values diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and work-life integration, fostering a culture of excellence with a fun and creative work environment.
Company information
Progressive Companies is an employee-owned firm with nearly 300 professionals across multiple offices, known for sustainable, inclusive design and a commitment to high-performance, climate-responsive projects.
Unique job features
The position offers the chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects nationwide with a focus on innovative, sustainable, and performance-based architectural design.
Company overview
Progressive Companies, formerly known as Progressive AE, is a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and design consulting. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with additional offices in Charlotte, NC, and Detroit, MI, the company connects people, places, and communities through transformative spaces. The rebranding to Progressive Companies reflects its diversification beyond traditional architecture and engineering services. As an employee-owned firm, it emphasizes a collaborative culture and innovative design solutions, contributing to projects like the fully accessible Starbucks store and local infrastructure developments.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership on complex architectural projects, especially within higher education, showcasing your expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp alongside your ability to manage performance-based design and sustainability initiatives.
Highlight your experience in mentoring, QA/QC oversight, and resolving technical and code compliance issues with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), as these are critical to the Project Architect III role at Progressive Companies.
Apply through multiple channels such as Progressive Companies' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current architects and project managers in Progressive Companies’ higher education division on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent projects they’ve led or asking about their experience working on sustainable design practices at Progressive.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description like 'Performance-Based Design,' 'LEED AP BD+C,' 'NCARB certification,' 'sustainability,' 'Revit,' and 'QA/QC reviews' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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