Job Description

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading architectural design firm, we collaborate with our clients to create innovative design solutions, build long-term value, and contribute to making our clients’ lives easier daily. Since our founding in 1954, the firm has had remarkable leadership which provided consistent and steady growth over the years and always remained ahead of the competition which is why we are one of the top architectural firms in the region. Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do, and employee ownership shapes our culture. That means the success of our firm, as well as our future is a direct result of our employee-owners’ efforts. Spiezle’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes us accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other. It’s our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference!

Project Coordinator Employee-Owners wanted! As a nationally recognized and diversified design firm, Spiezle employee owners don’t have jobs, but careers! The Spiezle team has earned a reputation as preeminent professionals who provide the best possible design and service. Such efforts have encompassed more than $1 billion in construction projects in the last decade alone. With over 120 employees and five locations along the East Coast, we assist clients with a variety of project types across the United States. Led by our passionate Thought-Leaders, our work is focused on Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Corporate, Multi-Family and Government projects. Which of these markets inspires your passion?

This exciting opportunity will allow you to work on both local and national projects. A role with construction documentation responsibility, you will also contribute to all phases of the project, and you will gain field and client contact experiences. Additionally, you will have opportunities to participate in activities and initiatives organized and led by our Emerging Professionals Group. As an employee-owned Firm, this is YOUR company.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic and complex production drawing responsibilities within established Firm Standards, industry standards, and relevant code
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project with internal and external engineers and consultants (i.e. MEP, Structural, etc.)
• Attend job meetings and interface with clients on assigned projects
• Coordinate activities with other project team members under close supervision by the Project Architect or Project Manager
• Assimilate written building specifications, detailed drawings and verbal/written instructions to perform assigned tasks
• Assist Project Architects/PM in researching and obtaining project related information on all phases of a project and produces accurate and complete drawings, documents, and reports
• Visualize and assist in planning graphic presentations
• Recommend design changes, when appropriate, to Project Architect/PM
• Assist Project Architects/PM with meeting minutes and meeting coordination
• Participate in marketing related activities including but not limited to design charrettes, committee activities, presentation board development, proposal compilation, visual presentation materials development and editing, and other marketing support duties as deemed appropriate
• Attend outside meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skill Sets:

• 3 years of experience working in an architectural firm required (may be achieved through co-op or past internship arrangements unless you’re a recent graduate that meets the above education criteria)
• Graduate of a 5-year accredited architectural program; or achieved a Master's in Architecture; or combination of education and experience with eligibility to sit for the ARE's.
• LEED designation is a plus (required after 2 years of employment)
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam, and Adobe Suite required; InDesign and Lumion a plus
• Ability to produce construction documents creating accurate details, sections, and construction methods
• Past experience with masonry/steel building projects preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and set and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU!

• We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend
• The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!
• Flexible work hours
• We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
• Once licensed, paid AIA membership and Professional License Renewals
• Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED
• Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s)
• Additional PTO to sit for Exams
• Social and team building events
• We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
• We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community

Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at

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