Hybrid Senior Architect – Project Manager

at BLDD Architects

• Job title: Senior Architect – Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $85,480 - $123,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Louis, United States

About the role

• Sr. Architect - Project Manager at BLDD Architects leading innovative design projects for schools and institutions. Collaborating with design teams to deliver exceptional architecture and client experiences.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested or required
• 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
• Collaborates 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
• Years of experience in Architecture or related field: Architect 3 (8-12 Years), Sr. Architect (12+ Years)
• 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 & Environment
• 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
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave & Employee Volunteer Time