Architect (Experienced)

At RDG, our architects are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of possibility for our clients and communities. As we expand our presence nationwide, we're seeking an experienced architect to play a pivotal role in designing innovative spaces and helping lead and shape the future of our Madison office.

We’re looking for an experienced architect to join our growing Madison office, bringing passion, creativity and experience to projects that enhance the built environment. In this role, you'll join a team leading efforts for the Madison regional area, developing connections and building relationships that broaden our brand awareness and lead to new opportunities. Beyond your project responsibilities, you'll serve as a mentor within the office, helping nurture the team's growth and the office culture. This dual focus on client relationships and office growth offers a unique opportunity to influence both our projects and our practice at a fundamental level.

Because of the uniqueness of this role, our ideal candidate is someone who can manage a project efficiently while creating strong team and client relationships. This person should be motivated by a desire to make a significant impact and go the extra mile to ensure the success of our Madison office and collaborate with RDG’s market leaders. Relationships and experience with the local state and government entities is ideal for this role. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Regional leader for the development and maintenance of client relationships in the Wisconsin Region.
• Collaboration with RDG’s College & University, Health Science Education, Sports and Healthcare teams, as well as other market leaders 
• Collaboration with multiple disciplines, clients and the public 
• Essential involvement in helping to recruit and build the Madison office 
• Serve as mentor and resource for internal team members
• Oversee projects from start to finish in order to ensure the best outcome for the client

• Possess strong leadership, written and verbal skills to instill confidence and trust in our clients and staff
• Serve as a resource for our Madison office, helping to grow RDG's brand and market share
• Critical thinking collaborator with excellent soft skills, relationship and executing strengths
• Sound design communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated history of building long-term relationships with team members and clients
• Able to develop successful strategies for helping to complete work on time and budget

Education & Experience

• 8 - 15+ [RP1] years of professional work experience specifically for local state and government entities  
• Licensed architect 
• Demonstrated past project management experience in planning and developing projects from the conceptual design phase through construction administration