Residential Project Architect (Kalispell)
About The Position
A&E + SMA Design is seeking a passionate and creative Residential Project Architect to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role is ideal for someone inspired by building a better world and energized by bringing thoughtful ideas to life. The firm is a leader in shaping the built environment with a commitment to sustainability, adaptive reuse, and stakeholder engagement. They are looking for designers who want to make a lasting impact through thoughtful, people-centered residential design. The company boasts over 100 diverse professionals dedicated to client satisfaction, design excellence, and making a positive impact. They offer creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project and are looking for experienced residential architects seeking a dynamic, collaborative environment to work alongside top design professionals in the northwest.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Architecture
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Emphasis or specialty in high-end residential design
- Proficiency in Revit is required
- Strong proficiency in other 3D rendering tools, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to communicate within a creative team environment
- Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams
- Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are essential
- Must be located in Kalispell, Missoula, or Bozeman
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Architectural licensure preferred, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of high-end residential projects, from concept sketches to construction.
- Translate client vision into innovative, functional, and beautiful design solutions.
- Oversee communication and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Research and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Manage and produce presentation materials for client and agency meetings.
- Document and distribute meeting minutes while tracking project budgets, schedules, and workflow.
- Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring that milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
- Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions, and respond to RFI's during the Construction Administration phase.
- Use Revit and rendering tools to produce accurate and compelling drawings and visuals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with full benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Generous paid personal leave
- 401K and Roth with profit sharing
- Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
- $50,000 of group life insurance
- Basic long-term care insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee wellness program
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
