Architect

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