Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As the Senior Architect in our Phoenix office, you’ll play a crucial role in solidifying and growing Shive-Hattery's presence in the Government Buildings market in the Phoenix area.

You will strengthen existing relationships while identifying and fostering new opportunities in the area. The ideal candidate will have a mix of Business Development experience, paired with Project Leadership experience, and will help us continue to build the presence of Shive-Hattery in the Government Buildings marketplace.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary Architectural representative in the Phoenix community for Shive-Hattery.
• Collaborate with Market Leader and Business Unit Director to identify and pursue project opportunities in the Government Buildings Market.
• Candidate will actively lead the design and project management of complex projects with a high degree of focus on federal, justice, and civic projects.
• As a licensed design professional, you will direct non-licensed and other professionals assigned to design, produce, and coordinate the design process and technical documents.
• You will attend project and client meetings acting as the representative of Shive-Hattery.
• A thorough understanding of architectural specifications, local, state, and federal building codes, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements is required.
• Candidates should be adept at designing with a strong understanding of building systems and have experience in designing projects of varying scale and complexity within the federal and civic sectors.

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Proven track record of leading successful Government Buildings projects.
• Successful applicants must complete have completed an accredited professional degree program with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, or equivalent education and experience.
• Licensure in AZ, or the ability to become licensed in AZ is required.
• Candidate should have a proven track record of outward facing business development and a willingness to engage with potential future clients.
• 7+ years experience working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex projects.

What will make you stand out

• Demonstrate the leadership skills necessary to strengthen and support the performance and culture
• As a self-motivated individual, the candidate excels in independent problem-solving and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office is necessary. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Google SketchUp and the Adobe Suite is beneficial.
• Must have a strong can-do attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be collaborative and have positive/effective team building skills and mentoring skills.

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.