Architect - Science and Technology Leader

Description

Let’s do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first—our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States.

Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place.

You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean drivers license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

Why This Role Matters

Shive-Hattery’s Food + Pharmaceutical Market has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in client contact and development, design, and leadership of architectural projects with a specific knowledge of pharmaceutical and science + technology project types and clients. This is a fantastic career-growth opportunity for a talented individual who is prepared to take on next-level leadership challenges, contribute on an elevated level in a collaborative team culture, and expand their expertise. Additionally, it is an opportunity to be instrumental in setting the direction of Shive-Hattery’s Pharmaceutical design practice as it relates to laboratory and manufacturing opportunities.

Sarah Segelhorst, healthcare architect in Bettendorf, describes her experience after joining Shive-Hattery in 2021, below: 

When I made the move to Shive-Hattery, I was already leading projects but didn’t see a clear path for what was next. I was looking for more than just project responsibility—I wanted growth, leadership opportunities, and a future I could actively shape.

What I found here was exactly that. From the beginning, there was a clear path to leadership, but not a one-size-fits-all version of it. Whether your interests lean toward people leadership, technical expertise, thought leadership, mentorship, or business development, there is space to grow in a way that aligns with your strengths.

he level of trust and autonomy has been a defining part of my experience. There is an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to take ownership, pursue ideas, and build something meaningful within the firm. That environment has allowed me to step into leading people, become a shareholder, and continue expanding how I contribute.

Equally important, working alongside integrated engineering teams has made me a better architect. The collaboration is real, and it shows up in the quality of the work and the experience of delivering it.

For someone in that 5–10 year range who is ready for more, this is a place where you can grow quickly and intentionally. The opportunities are here—you just have to be ready to take them.

What you'll do

As an architect in the Food + Pharmaceutical Market, you will be collaborating with multi-disciplined teams within the Industrial Business Unit and across the entire Shive-Hattery ecosystem on local, regional, and national projects. We are a full-service design firm offering interior design, architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. In this role, you will lead architectural design and project management efforts for projects serving primarily industrial, healthcare, and higher education clients:

• Lead the architectural design and project management with design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, modeling and 3D image formats.
• Direct non-licensed and other professionals assigned to design, produce, and coordinate the design process, laboratory and manufacturing planning, and technical documents.
• Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for both business development opportunities and projects under contract.
• Develop technical design solutions.
• Develop and identify training opportunities to improve and increase the companies capacity to work in this practice area. 
• Assist      with growth strategy and client capture efforts to increase Shive-Hattery’s market share within the pharmaceutical and science + technology practices. 
• Assist in design presentation development.
• Assist with personnel needs identification including internal networking to identify others within Shive-Hattery who can be drawn upon to support project work as opportunities increase.

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow.

That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility.

When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited professional degree program with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in architecture or have equivalent education and experience. Licensed architect is a requirement.
• Have proven experience in relationship building, business development, winning work, expanding work with existing clients, and leading project teams through every phase of the design process.
• Developed excellent communication skills which set you apart in the profession.
• Continuously demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process.
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building materials systems and performance.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements, FDA GMP requirements for pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing facilities.
• Have led project stakeholder engagement sessions with owners, and users.
• Are self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently, adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines.
• Embrace building, nurturing, and growing a winning culture at Shive-Hattery with the teams you collaborate with.
• Demonstrates a willingness to mentor and teach others within Shive-Hattery 

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constrains, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Why Shive-Hattery?

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 18 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service, and communication. The firm prides itself on its One-Firm, full-service offering, placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.

You will find the right balance here. A large pool of resources in a 600+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners, and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Benefit Highlights

• Compensation Range: $104,000-$147,000 per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child 
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO 
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match 
• Overtime Bonus 
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More! 

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

• At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.