Sr. Project Architect

A&E Design•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Creator. Collaborator. Changemaker. If these words describe you and you’re looking for a workplace culture where you can unleash your imagination and make an impact, look no further. A&E Design is seeking a sr. project architect with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference to join our team of innovators in Kalispell, Montana. We are over 90 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. We don’t just provide a service—we develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. If you are an experienced design leader with skills necessary to oversee commercial project logistics from start to finish and the desire to do it alongside the best design staff in the northwest, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, master’s degree preferred
Architectural licensure (preferred)
Minimum 5 years of design experience
Passion for design and architecture, possessing an outstanding ability to communicate complex design ideas to audiences with varying degrees of design knowledge
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and Newforma
Minimum 3 years of experience guiding architecture and interior design projects with a clear understanding of client needs and proven ability to execute a project scope within budget and timeline restrictions
Strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with clients, project teams, department supervisors, and firm executives
Ability to remain positive, nimble, and flexible while working within a creative team environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PSMJ project management practices a plus!

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary consultant liaison and a secondary client liaison to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction
Provide overall project design and development process to ensure that construction documents conform with A&E Design's agreement with the client
Provide technical expertise to generate documents for projects ranging in size and scope
Ensure quality control on all deliverables
May estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts for principal review
Understands the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designer, consultants, owner and contractors
Represent A&E Design in all client communications at regular intervals between all stages of the agreement and post-agreement activities
Execute client agreements with defined scope and schedule, educating clients about the defined terms
Schedule, attend, and record all meetings with clients, project team members, and stakeholder groups
Maintain constant updates related to project completion, including schedule and billing milestones
Strive to innovate, learn, and improve, never settling for the status quo

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
A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual trip to Chico Hot Springs, happy hours, and holiday parties