Architect

Architect

BH Properties, a privately held commercial real estate investment firm, is focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, affordable and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States. The company is vertically integrated, with offices in multiple cities and can acquire and close transactions quickly. Founded over thirty-two years ago, the company owns and operates approximately 12M square feet across 18 states. In May 2025, the company launched 'Haven Housing', an investment vertical for acquiring affordable housing and market rate communities.

The company is seeking an experienced Architect to join our in-house design and construction management team. The Architect will provide architectural leadership and expertise across the company's commercial real estate portfolio, supporting acquisitions, leasing, and asset management. The position will report to the Managing Director, Asset Management, responsible for the company's Texas portfolio.

Location: Plano, TX (In-Office)

Duties

• Provide architectural leadership and expertise for the company's commercial real estate portfolio.
• Work with Asset Management, Leasing, Construction, and Property Management teams to develop architectural solutions.
• Support acquisition and due diligence activities.
• Prepare conceptual plans, test fits, site plans, floor plans, elevations, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Develop design concepts that support leasing objectives and enhance tenant experience.
• Lead projects from initial concept through construction.
• Work directly with company personnel and outside consultants on major design decisions.
• Lead and coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interiors, signage, accessibility, and other project consultants.
• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with jurisdictions, permitting authorities, and other agencies to facilitate approvals.
• Guide and manage permitting, code compliance, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field coordination, punch lists, and QA/QC activities.
• Participate in construction meetings and site visits; identify design, quality, coordination, and constructability issues.
• Review existing buildings and spaces and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, reconfigurations, and capital improvements.
• Evaluate alternative design approaches and materials with consideration for cost, durability, maintenance, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset value.
• Assist with budgeting, preliminary cost analysis, value engineering, and scope development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure architectural deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and issued in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve design and construction processes, standards, and best practices across the company's portfolio.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, brokers, contractors, consultants, municipalities, and other project partners.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in Texas required. Licensure in additional states is a plus.
• 7–10 years of professional architectural experience, preferably with significant experience in commercial real estate, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, or other commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept through construction and construction administration.
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, repositioning, redevelopment, and/or adaptive reuse is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, construction methods, detailing, building codes, accessibility requirements, and permitting processes.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, consultant drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, constructability, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate design alternatives and make practical recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while also taking ownership of projects and decisions.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong sense of design and an understanding of how architecture can support leasing, tenant experience, operational efficiency, and asset value.
• Ability to work effectively in an in-office environment in Plano, Texas.

Compensation: We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.