BLDD Architects

Architect

BLDD Architects

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Anywhere • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $74,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
architecturedesignproject managementscale drawingsbuilding designHVAC considerationsmaterial selectioncost estimationclient consultationconstruction scheduling
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaborationclient relationship managementproblem-solvingleadershipwork ethicpositive attitudetime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in architectureMaster’s degree in architectureArchitectural licenseValid State Driver’s License