Architect

BSA Lifestructures Inc • Creve Coeur, MO

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

BSA is seeking an Architect to join our St. Louis studio. In this role, you will take a leading hand in shaping environments that support healing, learning, and discovery. You will contribute to impactful projects where design excellence and purpose go hand in hand.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect with current registration.
• 10+ years of architectural experience.
• Experience on all sizes of projects preferred.
• Manage project specific, scope, budget, and schedule.
• A point of view on the future of architecture and awareness of current trends and innovation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability strategies and associated rating systems.
• Microsoft Teams environment, including Co-Pilot, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.

Nice To Haves

• NCARB certification preferred.
• Prior work in healing, learning, or discovery environments preferred.
• Focus in more detail on the horizontal nature of a project.
• Architecture CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam.
• Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other transformative design tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Architect to deliver projects.
• Architectural design and planning process on projects.
• Assist in client engagement through all processes and tools.
• Translate complex programmatic and client needs into innovative, functional, and inspiring design solutions.
• Oversee the preparation of design documentation, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout while aligning conceptual design objectives with project specific detailing.
• Coordinate and support the architectural design delivery process across all disciplines ensuring all team members are working in coordination with the project vision.
• Participate in project reviews and lead design discussions that elevate the quality of work.
• Balance creativity with project constraints, including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor emerging architects and share insights around design thinking and project storytelling.
• Engage in lessons learned reviews to continuously improve design outcomes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible time off (FTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time and giving back program
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Matched retirement funds
• Collaborative design studios with modern tools and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior