Role Overview

Collaborate with other architects, engineers, interior and graphic designers, and builders to further understand how the space should function and appear.
Prepares sketches and/or other visual aids to showcase preliminary designs, drawings and reports, utilizing design applications.
Modifies plans as required.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other innovative developments in design.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, networking groups, professional organizations, and the local community to promote brand awareness.
Plans, designs, and facilitates the execution of elements for new building designs and/or building expansions, or renovations designs.
Demonstrates strong technical understanding and provides guidance to Architect 1.
Collaborates with internal team members to select and determine materials and provides recommendations to Architect 3.
Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; presents plans to Architect 3 for review and approval.
Visits the project site to monitor progress and ensure client satisfaction, resolving any complaints or concerns.
Coordinates with clients regarding designs and specifications, collaborating with the Sr. Architect on estimated costs and proposed construction schedule.
Orders or obtains necessary materials, adhering to project and budget specifications.
Identifies, through consultation, client’s preferences to define their priorities and visions in terms of needs vs. desires.
Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
Collaborate with clients to select and award contracts.
Determines timelines and project costs and presents accurate estimates to clients and BLDD design leaders.
Manages Design team members, providing guidance and direction throughout all phases of the project life cycle; oversees the installation of materials and other design elements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Master’s degree preferred.
5-12 years of experience
Day Travel within the regional Midwest
up to 10%.
Valid State Driver’s License required.
Architectural license required, preferably in the State of IL and/or MO
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong work ethic, energetic, optimistic, and positive attitude.
Attention to detail, with great organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets & Docs, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam required.
Strong expertise in Revit, Lumion, Sketchup and other modeling software required.
Willingness to learn and desire to contribute to the team’s success.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule
Primary Office Locations – St. Louis, MO or Central IL
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account
401k, Company Match & Profit-sharing
Employer Paid Life insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays and Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave & Employee Volunteer Time

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