Job Description
**This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD. In-office attendance is required**
designArc Group is committed to the belief that quality work thrives on collaboration and an ongoing emphasis on open feedback. We believe in learning from each other, fostering an environment where creative and motivated individuals can tap into their colleagues' expertise. This collective knowledge and energy drive our approach to every project, reflecting the highly motivated nature of our team.
$75,000 - $100,000; DOE
Why build your career with designArc Group?
We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.
Your employment with designArc comes with some great benefits and perks!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (100% paid for employees)
• 401k Program
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Short-term Disability (100% paid for employees)
• Flex Time available
• Work from Home opportunities
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Generous PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Staff Social Hour every other week
• Learning Opportunities
• Complimentary Snacks and Beverages
• Quarterly Staff Outings
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
Summary
This position will be responsible for leading and executing designArc Group’s business development and project planning for K-12 and Higher Education sector.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identifies potential customers and develops strategic relationships.
• Assists clients in early project development (facilitating in-house and external resources as required).
o Referendum campaign support
o Education adequacy review and programming
o Facility Assessment
o Development
o Programming
o Pre-Construction
o Site Selection
o Identify alternative funding sources and entitlements.
• Works with our in-house funding source team
• Assists in proposal and interview process and strategy for K-12 & Higher Education.
• Develops marketing plans for K-12 & Higher Education.
o Collaborates with appropriate stake holders in developing.
o Assists in developing opportunity for K-12 & Higher Education.
o Active in related trade associations
• Attends trade shows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s or Master of Architecture from an accredited university and current architectural registration/licensure
• At least 6 years of post-graduate experience in the planning, design, documentation, and construction of K-12, Higher Education & Healthcare Sector
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (BIM360, Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Advanced knowledge of building code and life safety issues; you understand K-12 & Higher Education workflow and have exposure to process improvement activities and productivity systems such as LEED AP or WELL AP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ability to travel as needed to serve market sector interests, including School Board meetings.
• Highly developed problem solver and decision-making ability
• Highly collaborative team player
• Broad technical knowledge, construction detailing, materials acquired through field experience.