Haven Design|Build
ABOUT HAVEN DESIGN|BUILD
Haven Design|Build is a certified B Corp social-enterprise that exists to increase the quantity and quality of housing options for vulnerable and under-served communities. Haven provides architecture and construction services for single-family, multifamily, and small commercial projects.
We are looking for a passionate, mission-aligned, energetic, and dedicated Project Architect/Designer to join our team. As a small firm, this position offers the opportunity to influence all aspects of our practice as well as taking on multi-faceted responsibilities in and out of the practice of architecture.
Haven is a highly collaborative work environment where design and construction professionals work side-by-side to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
We are looking for a passionate, mission-aligned, energetic, and dedicated Project Architect/Designer to join our team. As a small firm, this position offers the opportunity to influence all aspects of our practice as well as taking on multi-faceted responsibilities in and out of the practice of architecture.
Haven is a highly collaborative work environment where design and construction professionals work side-by-side to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
POSITION OPENINGS
Senior Project Architect, Multifamily
Durham, North Carolina•Full-time
Project Architect/Designer
Durham, North Carolina•Full-time
OUR VALUES
Haven’s staff are…
- Expert Guides: People that are insatiably curious lifelong learners that are able to distill their knowledge in order to communicate complex concepts simply so that others can understand.
- Tenacious Contributors: People that are intrinsically driven, who take ownership of their role while staying loyal to their commitments and standing by the quality of their work and the character with which it was done.
- Proactive Problem Solvers: People who are enthusiastic professionals with a propensity for action and a sense of urgency, naturally ambitious and hardworking while being able to direct their energy wisely.
- Relational Collaborators: People who seek to work relationally and not transactionally, building partnerships while valuing others and can work towards the highest good without forcing their way.
OUR CULTURE
Haven is committed to creating an accessible, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports the success of staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that our work is more successful and impactful when our workforce is representative of the communities that our work serves. We strive to create a workplace where our team is empowered and flourishing, doing their best work and multiplying their impact. We believe that our firm can be a powerful platform for positive impact only when we recognize and respect the innate value of every person.
FAIR PAY POLICIES
Haven is committed to paying a “Living Wage” minimum and has adopted a Maximum Compensation policy to limit pay stratification between the firm’s lowest and highest earners in order to maximize positive social impact, team cohesiveness, and earnest connections to the communities we serve. Haven utilizes a quantitative calculation to determine base pay for individuals at all levels of employment in order to achieve as objective compensation as possible.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE + FLEXIBILITY
Haven recognizes different employees may have unique needs and preferences regarding work schedules and we offer flexible or alternative work schedules to our staff based on a mutual agreement between the employee, their coworkers, and supervisors. Haven prioritizes work/life balance for all staff and we create an environment which constantly considers a reasonable balance between capacity and workload.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Haven is committed to the long term personal and professional success of each employee and prioritizes internal mobility of our current staff into greater leadership roles. Towards this end, Haven provides periodic reviews and personalized growth plans as well as dedicated funds towards continuing education opportunities and professional certifications/licenses.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Haven is committed to supporting our local community and encourages all staff to participate in volunteer activities which promote the success of all citizens, especially those who are vulnerable and under-served. At least bi-annually, the management team coordinates a firm-wide paid volunteering event in our community. Additionally, Haven is dedicated to create a low barrier bidding environment for contractors and subcontractors, to prioritize local and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs).
FAIR PAY POLICIES
Haven is committed to paying a “Living Wage” minimum and has adopted a Maximum Compensation policy to limit pay stratification between the firm’s lowest and highest earners in order to maximize positive social impact, team cohesiveness, and earnest connections to the communities we serve. Haven utilizes a quantitative calculation to determine base pay for individuals at all levels of employment in order to achieve as objective compensation as possible.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE + FLEXIBILITY
Haven recognizes different employees may have unique needs and preferences regarding work schedules and we offer flexible or alternative work schedules to our staff based on a mutual agreement between the employee, their coworkers, and supervisors. Haven prioritizes work/life balance for all staff and we create an environment which constantly considers a reasonable balance between capacity and workload.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Haven is committed to the long term personal and professional success of each employee and prioritizes internal mobility of our current staff into greater leadership roles. Towards this end, Haven provides periodic reviews and personalized growth plans as well as dedicated funds towards continuing education opportunities and professional certifications/licenses.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Haven is committed to supporting our local community and encourages all staff to participate in volunteer activities which promote the success of all citizens, especially those who are vulnerable and under-served. At least bi-annually, the management team coordinates a firm-wide paid volunteering event in our community. Additionally, Haven is dedicated to create a low barrier bidding environment for contractors and subcontractors, to prioritize local and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs).