Architectural Designer (Architecture / Commercial Buildings)

Architectural Designer (Architecture / Commercial Buildings)

Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Salary: $25 - $35/hour + Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Flexible Options

Position Overview:

HGM Associates is seeking an Architectural Designer to join our Council Bluffs, Iowa office and support the planning and design of a wide variety of commercial building projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented architectural professional who wants to develop design ideas, prepare design drawings, assist with construction documents, and work closely with a collaborative team of architects, Project Managers, clients, contractors, and sub-consultants.

In this position, you will help complete and coordinate the documentation involved in the design and construction process, participate in design and construction meetings, support project research and preliminary concepts, and assist with communication and coordination throughout each project.

What Makes This Role Unique

Opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of commercial building projects

Hands-on exposure to both early design concepts and construction-phase coordination

Use of Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape to support architectural design and visualization

Exposure to both design and construction meetings, project communication, and project documentation

Supportive environment for professional development and growth toward architectural licensure

Why Join HGM?

HGM Associates offers the advantages of a smaller, collaborative engineering and architectural consulting firm where your work is visible, valued, and connected to the communities we serve.

Work directly with leadership in a less corporate firm environment with minimal red tape

Collaborative team structure with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals

Strong focus on professional development, training, and career growth

Recognition for strong performance and meaningful project contributions

Supportive work environment with flexible hours, hybrid opportunities, and alternative schedules

Culture that values work/life balance, camaraderie, and the success of every team member

Key Responsibilities

Help develop and design creative architectural project ideas

Complete design drawings in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape

Assist in reviewing construction documents produced by team members

Complete and coordinate documentation involved in the design and construction process

Participate in design and construction meetings

Communicate and collaborate with the architectural team, clients, contractors, and sub-consultants by monitoring project progress, answering questions, sending updates, presenting project concepts, and coordinating project details

Provide support to the Architect and Project Manager, including initial project research, preliminary concept development, and outlining project schedules and tasks

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Desire to work toward professional architectural licensure

Valid driver's license

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong multitasking and time management skills

Preferred:

Experience with Revit and SketchUp

Benefits:

Zero-premium health insurance option

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Flexible schedules / optional 4-day work week

Professional development and licensure support

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

About HGM Associates:

HGM Associates is a full-service engineering and architectural consulting firm providing practical, innovative design solutions for clients throughout the Midwest. For over 60 years, we have maintained a collaborative and flexible work culture. With offices in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA, HGM offers architectural, engineering, transportation, municipal, and construction-related services across a wide range of project types.

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