Architect

1 month ago

Grand Rapids, United States Progressive Companies Full time

Progressive Companies is seeking an experienced Architect to join our team, with positions available in Charlotte, NC, Grand Rapids, MI, or Detroit, MI. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming design concepts into functional, high-quality solutions across a variety of project types. You will develop and manage design concepts through all phases, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and adhere to established design principles.

This is a hybrid role, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure the success of each project through strong planning, problem-solving, and action-oriented strategies.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure design intent is reflected accurately in detailed documentation throughout all project phases.
  • Contribute to the design process from concept through construction, ensuring consistent execution of design vision.
  • Collaborate with Senior Architects to identify necessary documentation and manage production strategies.
  • Provide technical support, including compliance with building codes, system integration, and addressing constructability issues.
  • Coordinate construction documents with various disciplines and external consultants.
  • Assist in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) measures, including document modifications, submittal reviews, and addressing requests for information (RFIs).
  • Mentor and guide less experienced staff, including Architectural Interns and Architects I, on technical and design aspects.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent (required for professional licensure)
  • Licensed Architect with a current license OR ability to obtain licensure.
  • Minimum of 5 years of licensed architectural experience, with in-depth knowledge of building systems, codes, and construction methods.
  • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with experience in Microsoft Office.



People Matter

Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.



Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.



Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.



Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.



Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.

Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

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