Architectural Associate

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction, with over 120 years in business and more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide.

About the role

The Architectural Associate is a full-time position responsible for drafting detailed construction drawings and specifications used in planning and construction of civil engineering projects. This role participates in the Morton Buildings ArchiTrak™ Program, collaborating with various individuals across the company to fulfill experience requirements needed to become a licensed architect in accordance with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP). This position is based on-site at our corporate headquarters in Morton, IL.

Responsibilities

• Develops various forms of architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD program, including building specifications and layouts, sections, details, truss drawings, and specialty items for building code issues.
• Utilizes Revit to create preliminary concept drawings, supporting the design team in early project development.
• Interacts and develops relationships with various individuals across the company, including engineers, architects, construction estimators, sales estimators, project managers, and sales consultants.
• Collaborates cross-functionally within the following areas from project conception through construction document creation:
  • Practice Management
  • Project Management
  • Programming and Analysis
  • Project Planning and Design
  • Project Development and Documentation
  • Construction Evaluation
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited program.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Self-starter and motivated individual, willing to learn and contribute at a fast pace.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Strong collaborator with demonstrated experience in teams.
• Eligible to work permanently in the U.S.

Benefits

• Starting annual salary at $51,000.
• Excellent medical, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• 401K Opportunity.
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company.