Project Designer at Ackerman-Estvold in Minot, ND, USA

Job description

• Ackerman-Estvold is continuing to grow, and with that growth comes opportunity. We are currently seeking a Project Designer to join our Architecture team in Minot, North Dakota-an individual who is ready to be part of a firm where design, collaboration, and long-term career development are intentionally connected. This is a role built for someone who wants more than production work; it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while actively building a path toward licensure and professional advancement.
• For individuals looking to build a long-term career in architecture-particularly those who want hands-on experience, consistent mentorship, and a firm that aligns investment with opportunity-this role offers a clear next step.

Responsibilities

• At Ackerman-Estvold, project designers are not siloed. From early planning conversations through construction, this role is embedded in the full lifecycle of a project. You will work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and consultants, contributing to real design decisions, developing technical documentation, and helping translate client goals into practical, compliant, and buildable solutions. The work spans commercial and public-sector projects, offering both variety and the ability to build well-rounded experience.

Skills

Required

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Engagement
• Asking questions
• Taking ownership of work

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, employer paid: life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage. As well as supplemental insurance options: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance. Some Additional perks include: Paid vacation, holidays and sick time, clothing allowance, flexible scheduling and professional development: Company-paid certifications, memberships, and ongoing training opportunities.
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• The firm also takes a practical approach to supporting its employees. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Ackerman-Estvold offers overtime compensation for exempt employees-an uncommon practice in the architecture and engineering industry. This reflects a broader philosophy: recognizing the effort people put into their work and ensuring it is valued appropriately. Benefits are structured to reduce barriers for employees and their families, including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and child dependents, along with retirement contributions, paid time off, and ongoing investment in professional development.
• 28.00-45.00 per hour DOE. Ackerman-Estvold's pay range is an estimate, and compensation may fall outside the posted range depending on experience. In addition, we offer overtime compensation at your base hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 per week, something rarely offered to professional exempt salaried positions.
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