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)