Registered Architect, Corporate / Industrial

About the role

TKDA is 100% employee-owned. Our culture thrives on collaboration, sharing ideas, and open communication that encourages contributions from every one of our employee owners. As a multidiscipline, full-service firm, we achieve success by our entire team working towards our common goal to provide innovative design solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead the design efforts for a variety of corporate / industrial projects for our Fortune 500 clients throughout the country, as well as educational and government projects right here in Minnesota.
• Collaborate with a multidiscipline team of highly talented and innovative design and engineering professionals in a fun and energizing work environment.
• Serve as a Project Architect and be responsible for developing schematic designs, assisting with specification preparation and edits, and preparing production documentation.
• Serve as a Project Manager and be responsible for coordinating the activities of a multidiscipline team while managing fee estimates, project budgets, and schedules.
• Develop project proposals and client presentations, as well as maintain and establish client relationships and identify industry and market trends to launch new business development objectives.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural Registration in the State of Minnesota or ability to become registered within a year of employment; Registration in additional states is a plus
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience with progressive responsibilities
• Previous design experience on corporate projects; Educational and government projects a plus
• Aspirations to serve or previous experience serving as a Project Manager with demonstrated abilities related to multi-tasking, time management, budgeting, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and leadership
• Proficiency with design applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch-up; Knowledge of graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design is a plus

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural Registration in the State of Minnesota or ability to become registered within a year of employment; Registration in additional states is a plus
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience with progressive responsibilities
• Previous design experience on corporate projects; Educational and government projects a plus
• Aspirations to serve or previous experience serving as a Project Manager with demonstrated abilities related to multi-tasking, time management, budgeting, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and leadership
• Proficiency with design applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch-up; Knowledge of graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design is a plus

Skills

• Strong design skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team management skills
• Proficiency with design and graphics software

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, annual incentive plan, HSA contributions, 401(k) match, ESOP, and paid time off
• Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
• Location note: Moving to the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington by April 2025

Pay

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-15 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)