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There’s No Place like CDA!

Starting a new job at a new firm is a major life decision. We get it. But life is too short to spend working for a company you don’t love. That’s why at Cordtsen Design Architecture, we prioritize creating a fulfilling, flexible work culture along with generous, competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package.

You’ll be leading and mentoring our newly-established Tampa branch, an exciting expansion of our award-winning team of talented architects and designers based out of Newport, RI. 

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy an energetic and engaging faith-based culture aspiring to a set of core values like kindness, gratitude, service to others. You’ll be given opportunities for career growth and advancement, including as a leader and mentor. And while we place a high value on client relationships, we always make sure you'll know how much you’re appreciated and valued.

Every day at Cordtsen Design Architecture can be a dream come true!

Watch "Your Dream Architecture & Design Career!" to learn from our team firsthand what sets CDA apart from every other firm.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO CDA:

• Bachelor's degree, minimum
• Registered Architect
• Project Architect: At least 10 years’ experience in the field
• Senior Architect: At least 15 years’ experience in the field
• Experience providing the entire scope of architectural services on large projects (Planning through Construction Administration)
• Experience working closely with other team members and clients throughout the life of a project
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• AutoCAD skills required
• Revit skills required
• Must live in and be authorized to work in the United States immediately
• Willing and able to work full-time on site in our Brandon, FL office

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AT CDA:

• Leading and mentoring a team to serve our clients
• Design/drafting projects as it concerns all phases of design
• Code reviews
• Town permitting (Zoning, HDC, CRMC, DEM, etc)
• 3D renderings and presentation boards
• Client, consultant, & contractor coordination & correspondence
• Construction Administration

WHY YOU’LL LOVE CDA:

• Fully Paid Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, incl. Deductibles & Co-Pays
• Generous Paid Time Off (including Flex-Time) plus additional 10 Paid Holidays
• Twice Yearly Performance Bonuses
• Matching Retirement Plan (up to 3% of your pay)
• Professional Development Opportunities & Mentoring
• Annual AIA Renewal Reimbursement
• Weekly Production Meetings with Lunch Provided
• Monthly Staff Meetings with “CSI Awards”
• Personal Housekeeping or Landscaping Services
• Care Ministry
• You won't find a better company culture anywhere!

CDA’S CORE VALUES

• Enjoys client relationships
• Creative problem solver
• Organized / Efficient
• Kindness with Gratitude
• Embraces feedback
• Inspires others through service

About Cordtsen Design Architecture, Inc.

Cordtsen Design Architecture is a firm like no other, with a focus on building relationships that last a lifetime while designing creative, inspired buildings and spaces. We enjoy supportive and encouraging teamwork while working in a fast-paced, faith-based and highly collaborative culture designed for growth. Our core values encourage us to be the best we can be both personally & professionally, all while living, working and playing in two of America's most sought-after destinations: Newport, RI & Tampa Bay, FL. Every day at CDA is a dream come true! Cordtsen Design Architecture is a full-service mid-sized architecture firm located in Newport, RI, founded by architect Spencer McCombe in 2009. Our primary markets are high-end and luxury residential (new construction and renovations), hospitality, and medical, with a steady flow of design work for other projects including commercial, master planning, retail, banking, office buildings and much more. As of this writing, we employ 7 full-time architects and 9 architectural designers between our locations, with 2 full-time administrative staff for support. We have enjoyed continual growth in size, reach and reputation every year, with projects under construction throughout all of New England and beyond.

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