Building Careers
Vision Statement
Unified in the pursuit of building equitable communities for future generations to come.
Mission Statement
We are a team of individual identities and diverse perspectives founded on the details that deliver design excellence, invested in the wellbeing of our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.
Equity Statement
Mackenzie believes in a culture that is anti-racist and anti-biased. We recognize our privileges. We embrace our individual strengths and identities.
We commit to creating an inclusive and just community.
Culture and Work-Life Balance
At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. With over 60 years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.
Mackenzie is a multi-generational workplace. By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.
We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events. Mackenzie offers:
Paid time off and a comprehensive insurance package including disability.
Flexible and hybrid work schedules.
Family-friendly maternity/paternity policy.
Paid volunteer time.
Business closure during the holidays to allow for family time.
Profit Sharing Plan with participation after only one year of employment.
Multiple athletic teams and in-house activities.
Professional Development
With a diversity of project types and in-house disciplines, Mackenzie provides unique opportunities to experience different types of work and pursue different career paths. We regularly have in-house workshops and presentations on an array of topics, skills, and issues to broaden horizons and thoroughly understand the context of our work.
Recognizing that passions and interests may lie in technical, managerial, or corporate areas, we support all types of growth. Individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment are recognized with opportunities in management and ownership.
Mackenzie is a 100% employee-owned firm with opportunities for stock ownership.
Mentorship and training are provided to all professional staff, with financial reimbursement and recognition once licensure is achieved.
Staff are reimbursed, and encouraged, to participate in a professional organization, including AIA, ACEC, ASLA, APA, GBCI, IIDA, ITE, NCSEA, NCARB, USABC, and others.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Mackenzie is serious about its corporate citizenship and our impacts on the greater global community. We intentionally participate in projects that provide jobs that contribute to economic vitality, consider environmental livability, and work toward equitable access for individuals and businesses, particularly for underrepresented communities. We believe our holistic approach and commitment to people and planet aid in creating a sustainable, prosperous future.
Mackenzie’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee focuses on design, clients, people, and business. Internally, we look proactively at our equity and inclusion policies. This includes creating a welcoming and collaborative environment as well as reviewing our overall operations. Externally, we look at purchasing dollars spent and teaming partners on contracts, and how we approach the design of the built environment, including green building rating systems.
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