Classified Ad Specifications

The WMAIA website will publish classified ads for job postings and for architects and allied professionals seeking jobs. This service is free of charge to members and member firms.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order to ensure that our Classifieds page is up to date, ads will be removed upon request from the posting member/firm, OR every 3 months – whichever comes first. If you’d like your ad to remain on the site for more than 3 months, please contact us prior to the end of each yearly quarter (end of March, June, September, December).

Ads must be a MAXIMUM of 150 words per position sought or offered. If your ad is more than 150 words the WMAIA reserves the right to shorten it. Please include preferred method of contact, and contact information. We will post ads within 3 days of receipt.

Please send ads to the Director via email.

WMAIA posts jobs listing from Western Massachusetts firms (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties) and firms within a 25 mile radius of this area. Firms outside of this radius are encouraged to post on their local component website, which both employers and job seekers can access here:
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Job Openings

posted 03/2024
PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER
Kuhn Riddle Architects, Amherst, MA
KRA is design driven, community oriented, sustainably focused, collaborative, and fun. Competitive pay, great benefits! Salary range $70K to $90K.

Seeking a design professional with experience managing projects at all phases of design, plus bidding, contract negotiation, and construction phase services through completion.

Key skills and abilities
collaborative design process, technical competence, project management skills, project team relationship management, creative problem-solving, good communication, client-focused design excellence.

Requirements
5 to 10 years (post-degree minimum) experience in Architecture
Architecture license for Project Architect
Architecture degree for Project Manager
3 to 5+ years managing small to medium projects ($1M to $20M)
LEED or other sustainable building accreditation strongly desired
Revit experience required, Enscape rendering ability desired
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Background in education, commercial, and residential design and construction

To apply, send resume and portfolio via email with subject heading “Project Architect.”

posted 03/2024
PROJECT DESIGNER
Kuhn Riddle Architects, Amherst, MA
KRA is design driven, community oriented, sustainably focused, collaborative, and fun. Competitive pay, great benefits! Salary range between $62K to $75K.

Seeking a professional to provide architectural support to Project Architects, Project Managers and Interior Designers in design, selection, coordination, and detailing of architectural projects. Designer will create 3-D Revit models for construction documentation, perform redline changes/revisions, design schematics, assist with construction administration, organize and maintain project files, research building products, and work collaboratively with other professionals.

Key skills and abilities
collaborative design process, technical competence, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements
2 to 5 years (post-degree) experience in Interior Design or Architecture
LEED, Passive House, or other sustainable building accreditation strongly desired
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Some Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop experience
Self-motivated, desire to learn and grow within firm

To apply, send resume and portfolio via email with subject heading “Project Designer.”

posted 03/2024
PROJECT MANAGER/CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS EXPERT
ArchitectureEL, East Longmeadow, MA
Seeking an experienced Design Professional with 3 yrs. experience in construction document drawing and development. AEL is a mid-sized Western MA architectural firm serving the residential, commercial, institutional, and public housing markets. Candidate will participate with teams on projects’ initial design through bidding and completion.

Salaried, full time position with benefits and hybrid in-office/remote working options.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following skills and abilities:

  1. Organized, contributes positively in a team environment.
  2. Expertise with renovation and new construction; wood frame, steel frame, and masonry.
  3. In-depth understanding of Zoning, MA Building Code, IEBC, IBC, IECC and 521 CMR.
  4. Ability to produce thorough Construction Documents, perform internal document reviews and quality control.
  5. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  6. Hand and field sketching, meeting notes, and project documentation.
  7. Valid Driver’s License

posted 11/2023
DESIGN LEAD
Graphite Studio, Amherst, MA
Graphite Studio, is a design firm located in Amherst, Massachusetts, focused on high-performance residential design and energy retrofits. We are seeking an experienced, self-managed Design Lead to work directly with the firm’s principal, independently lead projects, and mentor a team of up-and-coming designers. You have an eye for design, a commitment to sustainable building, and a love of collaboration.

As Design Lead, you will shepherd a wide range of clients and projects through the entire design process. Graphite Studio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a just, equitable, and culturally diverse workplace.  This is a full-time hourly position with a pay range of $30 to $40/hour, depending on experience. To apply: https://graphite-studio.breezy.hr/p/8e676eac1886-design-lead