SCJ Alliance (SCJ) is a 100% employee-owned company where we employ those who embrace our unique culture where we not only serve our clients but also one another. We are committed and focused on creating a collaborative, dynamic, and supportive work environment. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity to gain experience on a variety of project types. You may manage your own project one day and work on a team the next. At SCJ you will find meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference, and improves communities, whether it's through a project, helping & supporting your co-workers, or serving the people of our communities, the opportunity is here.

Position Summary: Architect Designer position at SCJ Alliance, in Gunnison/Crested Butte, Colorado, performing professional level planning, site layout, architectural and graphic design tasks for commercial, residential, educational, and resort projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The intent of this list is to provide information regarding the types of duties of the position, but it is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.)

• Ability to bring creative design ideas to a project and develop designs using typical architectural design tools
• Desire to play a key role within the firm
• Strong design and graphic skills that can be expressed in a variety of formats
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills that allow effective interaction with clients, agencies, co-workers and the public
• Communicate with design team members, manage tasks and scheduling of junior staff
• Professional oversight of junior staff, collaboration on design, redlines, reviews, overseeing the technical execution of work products
• Knowledge of local land use regulations and the ability to interpret land use language
• Assist in the development of programs, schematics, and concepts
• Assist in or develop construction specifications and construction details
• Perform construction on-site supervision, review shop drawings, submittals and RFI’s
• Participation in client meetings, public consultations, and presentation

Education, Experience, Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• 1 - 5 years of experience in the fields of architectural design, site planning, and site design.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD and Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup or Rhino in your daily work at your prior place of employment

What you get while working at SCJ:

• An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide Zoom parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, virtual fitness challenges, Zoom trivia…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program
• Paid time off: paid vacation / sick time, paid holidays, and a floating holiday
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA