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About Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning

RWF provides comprehensive architectural and interior design services, with a portfolio that spans educational, research, religious, financial, municipal, restaurant, and residential projects. Since our founding in 1985, we’ve built a reputation for responsiveness, fairness, and a collaborative spirit. Our commitment to strong, lasting client relationships is reflected in our ability to consistently deliver projects on time, within budget, and with ongoing support well beyond project completion.

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WE'RE HIRING

TEAM LEADER

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Architectural Team Leader located in the Urbana-Champaign area. The Architectural Team Leader will oversee project planning and execution, provide leadership to project teams, and manage client relationships. Responsibilities include leading architectural design processes, utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. The candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards and fostering collaboration within the team to achieve successful project outcomes.

Traits

· Dedication
· Organized
· Strong work ethic
· Highly motivated, flexible, and cooperative problem solver
· Attention to detail
· Self-motivated
· Team oriented
· Willing to make decisions and take action
· Adaptable
· Willingness to believe in others

Qualifications

🔹 9+ years of combined education & experience OR a Master of Architecture + 2 years’ office experience
🔹 Able to manage small to medium projects independently
🔹 Proficiency in Architecture and Architectural Design, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects
🔹 Experience in Project Management and Team Leadership to effectively oversee and guide project teams
🔹 Expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), with knowledge of relevant tools and technologies
🔹 Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
🔹 Ability to thrive in an on-site, collaborative environment
🔹 Familiarity with construction and project phasing processes is an advantage
🔹 Pursuing licensure is a plus!

📩 Interested? Send your resume and portfolio (if available) to:
accounts@rwf-arch.com, Attn: Jhane Reifsteck
RWF is an EEO employer — we welcome all qualified applicants! However, we are not able to sponsor work visas (including H-1B) for this role at this time.

Senior Team Member

Reifsteck Wakefield Fanning & Company (RWF) is looking for a creative and motivated Senior Architectural Team Member! This is a full-time on-site role located in Urbana-Champaign Area. Being a smaller firm, our team supports each other's pursuits in many ways. Some of the responsibilities you encounter might include:

· Participate in all phases of design and planning
· Research product data and materials
· Complete site, foundation, and floor plans; elevations; sections; and schedules for smaller buildings
· Translate sketched details, sections, and notes into working drawing sets
· Assist in developing near-complete site and floor plans for larger buildings
· Design construction details for simple, small-scale projects
· Provide limited site observation and support construction administration tasks
· Collaborate effectively as part of a team
· Self-directed Revit input and checking
· Perform word processing and documentation tasks
· Work within rendering software as needed
· Review shop drawings under close supervision
· Support various additional tasks as assigned by senior staff

Qualifications

🔹 6+ years of combined education & experience
🔹 Able to detail small to medium projects independently
🔹 Strong communication skills
🔹 Pursuing licensure is a plus!