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Posted: 10-Apr-26
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
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CBS2 is currently recruiting for an: Architecture Leader reporting to the President.
At CBS², we are a dynamic, woman-owned small business that thrives on innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where every team member’s voice is valued and empowered.
We specialize in providing top-notch architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management, and grant writing services dedicated to positively impacting our communities and environment through exceptional quality and performance.
CBS² is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as an Architecture Leader. This is a full-time role based out of any of our 5 locations.
The Architecture Leader will guide and shape diverse architectural projects from concept through completion, driving design excellence and technical quality across CBS²’s multidisciplinary teams. This role blends hands-on project leadership with mentoring responsibilities, helping foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the firm. The Architecture Leader will play a key role in maintaining CBS²’s commitment to delivering exceptional, community-focused design solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee architectural projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet client specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the development of a variety of project documents including preliminary design analysis, programming, conceptual diagrams, working drawings, and project specifications for large and medium scale design projects.
- Utilizing architectural design software to accommodate all design phases including, but not limited to client presentations, energy analysis and evaluation of materials and architectural assemblies.
- Participate in workload meetings and ensure staff are being utilized on projects.
- Monitor Design Leaders and Project Managers within the technical service area.
- Develop technical area budget based on individual staff and team utilization (bottom-up budget) based on meeting technical area budget.
- Responsible for ensuring project managers under technical group follow Project Management best practices, including the company QA/QC process.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of architects and designers, fostering collaboration and professional development.
- Responsible for determining technical area staff needs. Participate in recruitment and interviews, as needed.
- Conduct yearly performance reviews.
- Prepare for and hold quarterly meetings on staff goals and objectives, both team and individual.
- Provide proactive communication and workload leveling for team.
- Recommends promotions/salary increases and opportunities for training.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering.
- Hold or actively pursuing an architectural license in the state of WI.
- 10+ years of experience within an architectural engineering role.
- 3+ years of experience leading technical teams.
- Collaborative, thoughtful, articulate, compassionate, energetic and highly motivated.
- Detail-oriented and driven by a passion for architecture.
- Ability to travel as needed throughout the year (25%).
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Master’s Degree or advanced degree in architectural engineering.
- Active Architectural License in the state of WI.
- Experience with Revit and/pr CAD systems.
What’s in it for you:
- Supportive and laid-back family culture
- Benefits – 100% paid premiums for medical, vision and dental
- Generous PTO – minimum of 4 weeks to start
- 401k Safe Harbor plan
- Flexible work schedule
- Growth opportunities!
CBS² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CBS² is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.
