Architect II or Architectural Designer II

$70,000 - $91,000/Yr

Kaplan Thompson Architects - Portland, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Portland, ME

About the position

Kaplan Thompson Architects is seeking an Architectural Designer II with 6 to 8 years of professional experience to join their Portland, ME office. The firm focuses on sustainable and creative design for various projects, including single-family homes, multi-family residential, educational, and non-profit designs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a mission-driven, award-winning firm recognized for its commitment to sustainability. The position requires in-person work for the first six months, followed by flexible work options. The firm values work-life balance, offering a 40-hour work week and compensation for additional project work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conceptual design and provide full support throughout entire projects.
• Coordinate project design, develop creative design concepts for projects, and prepare presentation and design drawings.
• Assist in preparing project specifications and provide specific technical design aspects of major projects.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate with Principals and more experienced Architectural Staff on appropriate technical solutions and strategies.
• Manage all aspects of small, simple projects with guidance from Principals and Senior Staff.
• Assist in preparing strategic plans for project success and monitor project budgets, schedules, and programs.
• Present directly to the client on technical and design solutions and manage project communications and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other architects and designers on various projects and follow up with junior staff.
• Strive to incorporate sustainable solutions throughout your work and monitor activity in relevant industry organizations.
• Participate in lead nurturing and cultivate relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Champion internal initiatives and contribute to advancing the skills of others.

Requirements

• BArch or BS in Architecture completed and 6+ years of experience in architecture.
• Full competence in all conventional aspects of architecture.
• Location within commuting distance of the office in Portland, ME.
• Ability to attend construction site visits within a 3-hour range of Portland and regular in-person client meetings.
• Excellent aesthetic and/or technical design skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3D drafting with BIM modeling experience and ability to delegate tasks to less experienced architectural staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Architectural licensure.
• Education/interest/experience in sustainable design.
• Experience with ArchiCAD and software proficiency with Mac, Microsoft Office, Gsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote or Powerpoint.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation/personal/sick time annually.
• 100% medical coverage on Health Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• 401K benefit plan with employer matching up to 4% of salary.
• 10 paid holidays including 3 paid floating holidays.
• $60/month commuting stipend.
• Bonuses based on hours worked and office success.
• Up to $600 and two days for professional development annually.
• Company-paid training materials and reimbursement of ARE expenses for licensure candidates.
• One paid Community Day and up to 24 matched hours for community service projects.