Architect

Job Overview

Gronen has an exciting opening for a driven architect seeking their next challenge.  Gronen specializes in historic rehabilitation projects seldom approached by other developers. Adaptive re-use of classic but neglected buildings has been a top priority for us as we invest in neighborhoods and a community’s sense of place. This position will expand the knowledge and career of the chosen candidate as Gronen continues its growth of development and construction services.

Position Summary

This crucial role will work with our in-house design team to provide support to project developers on a variety of project types; including, but not limited to industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, multi-family, planning and economic development consulting, etc. Under the direction of the Project Manager or Project Architect, candidate will create project conceptual design, presentation drawings, renderings and construction drawings, as well as data collection, analysis, and policy research, and then draft plans, reports and easements based on research analysis.

More About Gronen

Gronen, anchored in Dubuque, IA, has played a significant role in the revitalization of downtown Dubuque through its rehabilitation, construction, and property & facility management services.  Established in 1999, Gronen has completed development projects totaling costs in excess of $300,000,000 and has grown to manage over 1 million square feet of mixed-use property in Dubuque’s urban core.  These projects have brought new life into the urban areas they inhabit, creating long needed residential opportunities, historic store fronts filled with eating establishments, retail and office space, as well as providing space for non-profit organizations that serve the downtown community.  All have been truly catalytic for Dubuque.

Position Responsibilities

• As-built site measuring and 3d as-built model creation (often involving 3d point cloud data)
• Conduct existing building condition assessments and create report including findings and recommendations
• Analyze facilities and help develop a long-term maintenance recommendation for building owners
• Meet with clients to establish project goals, schedule, and scope
• Design creative solutions based on owner program requirements
• Prepare building code review
• Prepare Part 2 and Part 3 Historic Tax Credit Applications
• Prepare construction and bid documents for rehabilitation and new construction projects
• Serve as project Architect for Construction Administration phase

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect
• Strong sense of design and creativity
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe creative suite, as well as Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and co-workers in a variety of formats; graphically, verbally, and written documents
• Self-starter as well as a flexible, collaborative, and a dedicated team player
• Knowledge of historic preservation techniques, and materials
• Knowledge of historic and new construction detailing
• Graphic presentation skills for preparation for meetings
• Creative writing skills for the preparation of historic tax credit applications