Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Architect IV to join our Commercial & Institutional - Architectural & Structural Team at our office in Portland, ME.

Are you looking to bring your passion of creativity to work with you? We are looking for an inventive and innovative thinker to join our Architecture Team. If this sounds like you, apply now!

CHA's architects envision buildings that will have a lasting impact by providing architectural design, interior design and planning that is focused on the people who will live, work, learn, grow and expand their horizons in these spaces. Our architects and designers seek to create high-quality, collaborative designs that stress innovation grounded in careful listening to functional needs and tailored to culture and specific organizational needs. At CHA, architects and engineers work together to create solutions that endure in the built environment.

At our firm, the Architect IV has broad knowledge of fundamentals in specialty areas and knowledge of principles and practices in related specialties. The professional in this role plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of complex projects. The professional in this role develops work plans to coincide milestones of a project and revisions when work plans need to be addressed and interacts with a project team and client to communicate the results of analysis and describe design concepts.

The professional in this role estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts for complex projects. This position involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation and development of novel concepts and methods. Additionally, the Architect IV serves as the primary liaison content with clients to complete projects on schedule within budget and with maximum client satisfaction. Other duties as assigned.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

Bachelor's degree in Architecture required; Master's degree preferred
• Registered Architect license required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Minimum 8 years' professional experience required
• Client interfacing experience required
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills required
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to architecture
• Ability to manage client budgets, schedules and programs
• Writing, graphic, and verbal presentation skills are required, as are basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and
  PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite required
• Strong ability to work and lead in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision required
• Familiarity with or ability to learn the company and client's methods, standards, practices and procedures

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in - combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities - reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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