Architect- Retail/Corporate

EquipmentShare is Hiring an Architect - Retail/Corporate 

We're expanding our team at EquipmentShare HQ! We're currently searching for an Architect for our corporate design team to help us expand our operations across the country. The position is primarily remote, with preference for potential employees in or near the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia, Mo. markets. Traveling to our corporate office in Columbia, Mo., will be periodically required.

Primary Responsibilities for an Architect

• Ensure all design projects company-wide uphold the EquipmentShare design standards
• Establish project goals
• Oversee small teams to produce designs on multiple projects
• Assist team members with project budgets and timelines
• Execute multiple designs under various deadlines
• Translate stated design principles/objectives into unique and varied store locations
• Identify, analyze and solve design and construction problems in a collaborative manner
• Develop form, proportion, scale and materiality of a variety of architectural projects
• Ensure building systems are aesthetically pleasing, functional, reliable and safe - a working knowledge of building codes and familiarity with health requirements
• Participate in onsite visits
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Read, interpret and explain complex technical documents
• Collaborate with interior designers, engineers and contractors to further understand how architectural space should appear and function
• Prepare sketches or renderings to demonstrate preliminary designs to various internal stakeholders
• Utilize design software to prepare and illustrate final plans, renderings and construction documents
• Ensure project success by performing post-occupancy evaluations
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and materials, building detailing, project delivery and other developments in architectural design - a drive for continually learning
• Perform other related duties as assigned

About You 

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change. 

Before we bring on new team members, we take the time to really get to know them, their goals, strengths and natural talents, so we can place them in positions that fuel their passions, energy and motivation. We want our team members to experience a new level of fulfillment at work. Your only limitations are the ones you might place on yourself.

Skills & Qualifications for an Architect

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from NAAB-accredited college
• 5-7 years of relatable experience is preferred
• Licensure required
• Experience across all phases of project delivery - conceptual through construction
• Relevant working design experience in retail and/or corporate workplace sectors preferred
• Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, building codes and regulations
• Ability to work well with a team - in person and remotely
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to apply a sense of style to create aesthetically pleasing and engaging architecture
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to diagram designs digitally and by hand
• Desire to seek, learn and utilize various design technologies, with proficiency in the following software:
• Revit, Enscape for Revit, AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Illustrator
• Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision and life insurance benefits
• 401(k) plus match
• Generous paid time off 
• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen - breakfast and lunch provided daily by our chef and his team at Headquarters 
• Corporate gym
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home 
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars, continued education

Since our incorporation in 2015, we’ve had explosive growth — and we’re not stopping anytime soon. Ready to invest in our mission, invest in yourself and discover a better place to work? Then, we’d love to meet you. At EquipmentShare, it’s more than