Licensed Design Architect

Pogue Construction•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Pogue Construction is establishing an in-house design team to enhance its design-build capabilities. This foundational role will integrate design expertise into the construction process, working closely with VDC, preconstruction, and field teams to ensure design intent, constructability, and cost are aligned. The Licensed Design Architect will be the primary design representative within the company, leading the design phase of Design-Build projects from conception through completion. This position acts as a crucial link between design and construction, ensuring projects meet client objectives, budgets, schedules, and quality standards, while proactively driving design intent and resolving constructability issues before they impact the field.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture) from a NAAB-accredited program.
Minimum 5-10 years of professional architectural experience, commensurate with licensure and portfolio.
Portfolio of built commercial and/or education (K-12, higher education) projects.
Proven ability to drive design intent proactively and collaborate effectively with builders, engineers, and trade partners.
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills; ability to translate design intent for non-technical audiences.
Working fluency in design-build, integrated project delivery (IPD), and CM-at-risk methods.
Solid understanding of how architectural, structural, and MEP systems interact, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines in a federated model.
Knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility, zoning requirements, and energy-code requirements.
Sound constructability judgment.
Detail-oriented and highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Collaborative team player able to work across estimating, preconstruction, VDC, and field operations, and with external owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
Demonstrated technology and AI fluency – or the appetite and aptitude to develop it quickly – in a model-driven design environment.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Navisworks Manage
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Dynamo / Grasshopper (computational & generative design)
Bluebeam
SketchUp
Enscape or comparable visualization/rendering tools
Procore
AI-assisted design and documentation tools
Active architectural registration in Texas (or ability to obtain Texas registration through reciprocity within an agreed timeframe).

Nice To Haves

Commensurate experience with active architectural registration will be considered.
Experience in design-build, integrated project delivery (IPD), or CM-at-risk delivery strongly preferred.
GC-side or contractor-integrated design experience is a strong plus.
Experience in an architectural firm, design-build contractor, or integrated project delivery environment preferred.
5+ years tenure at prior employer(s) preferred.
NCARB Certificate
Multi-state registration
LEED AP, WELL AP, or comparable sustainability credential
Familiarity with integrated project delivery and experience in Pogue's core education and commercial sectors

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the full design process for Design-Build projects from conceptual planning through construction completion.
Serve as the primary design representative and point of contact for all design-related matters throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive design intent proactively from project inception, ensuring design, constructability, and cost remain aligned.
Collaborate with clients to understand project goals, operational needs, and aesthetic preferences.
Facilitate clear communication between owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and construction teams.
Work from the federated BIM model, integrating design with model-based estimating, scheduling, and coordination.
Identify and resolve design conflicts, missing scope, and constructability challenges early.
Coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialty consultants; collaborate with Pogue's strategic design and engineering partners.
Conduct site visits to verify design intent and quality standards during construction.
Review RFIs, submittals, and design-related field issues; coordinate design revisions and responses.
Support business development and preconstruction pursuits, including progressive design-build authorizations and GMP delivery.
Assist estimating and preconstruction teams in developing conceptual budgets and project planning.
Support feasibility studies, site evaluations, and preliminary design concepts.
Participate in project pursuit activities, presentations, and client interviews.
Assist with permitting strategies and entitlement processes.
Contribute to computational and generative design exploration and AI-augmented design workflows.
Carry design deliverables through construction, including model-based owner reviews and digital-twin-ready handover.
Help establish the standards, processes, and templates for Pogue's in-house design practice.
Help build design capability and shape the culture of the growing in-house design practice.
Monitor design progress to ensure project milestones are achieved.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Participate in design meetings, owner presentations, and project updates.
Ensure client satisfaction throughout all phases of the project.