Architectural Project Designer

Trileaf Corporation • Des Peres, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Architectural Project Designer manages a subset of Trileaf’s architectural and MEP projects from conception through completion, producing Construction Documents that meet applicable building codes and permitting requirements. The role operates with limited oversight and incorporates feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects.

The designer reviews new projects for potential design-intent and site-condition issues, identifies additional services that may be needed, prepares background drawings and architectural Construction Documents, and performs self-QA/QC before submitting deliverables. The role leads multiple concurrent projects, serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects, explains design tradeoffs, and provides regular status updates.

The position also provides permitting assistance for completed Construction Document sets, including coordinating applications, submissions, fees, jurisdictional reviews, responses to authority-having-jurisdiction requests, and delivery of approved stamped drawings. Work is primarily performed in an office at a desk or workstation using CAD software. Occasional project-site travel and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of building codes, including accessibility compliance.
• Strong drafting ability in AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while incorporating feedback from Project Managers and licensed Architects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet established deadlines.
• BA/BS in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent experience.
• 0–1 year of relevant architectural design/drafting experience.

Nice To Haves

• REVIT proficiency.
• Experience producing Construction Document sets for retail, convenience store, and/or restaurant prototypes.
• Familiarity with permitting processes and requirements across multiple state and local jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Review each new project upon assignment to identify potential issues with design intent, on-site conditions, and additional services that may be required, such as structural or civil engineering or site plans.
• Complete a background drawing within 2–3 business days of assignment and provide it to MEP engineers with a completion timeline.
• Hold the MEP department accountable to the established timeline within the scope of the Project Designer’s authority.
• Produce a complete set of Architectural Construction Documents within approximately 10–15 business days, depending on client and prototype requirements.
• Perform self-QA/QC review of deliverables to identify and correct errors before submission.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects as project lead.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, answer questions, and discuss the costs and benefits of design decisions.
• Provide clients with periodic project status updates, typically weekly.
• Assist with permitting for completed Construction Document sets by preparing applications in coordination with clients, submitting documents to jurisdictions, coordinating plan review fees and reimbursement, monitoring review status, addressing AHJ redlines or requests, and obtaining AHJ-stamped CDs for clients upon approval, as applicable.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance, 100% employer paid.
• Three weeks of PTO per year.
• Eight paid holidays plus one floating holiday.

What This Job Offers

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