Senior Project Architect - Remote

Architect - Project Manager is a key member of BLDD Architects’ Design team and is the engine of our practice. They will collaborate and work with the best design talent in the Midwest to create and innovate for some of the country's finest school districts, colleges, religious institutions, and senior living experts. Our architects/project managers are challenged to solve design and functional problems from day one and are encouraged to apply their talents and passions to meet the needs of our teams, and the clients we serve.

Architect - Project Manager will be teamed with other design professionals, firm leaders, and consultants on project teams in the delivery of exceptional architecture and a world class client experience. BLDD has a unique voice and approach in a field that is hard to differentiate, and our Design team enriches and expresses our voice, on behalf of our clients, to delight and inspire those that share in our built environments.

Prepares sketches and/or other visual aids to showcase preliminary designs, drawings and reports, utilizing design applications. Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other innovative developments in design.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, networking groups, professional organizations, and the local community to promote brand awareness.
Plans, designs, and facilitates the execution of elements for new building designs and/or building expansions, or renovations designs.
Collaborates with internal team members to select and determine materials and provides recommendations to Architect 3.
Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; Visits the project site to monitor progress and ensure client satisfaction, resolving any complaints or concerns.
Orders or obtains necessary materials, adhering to project and budget specifications.

Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids. Determines timelines and project costs and presents accurate estimates to clients and BLDD design leaders.
Manages Design team members, providing guidance and direction throughout all phases of the project life cycle; oversees the installation of materials and other design elements.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Years of experience in Architecture or related field: Day Travel within the regional Midwest - up to 10%.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets & Docs, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam required.
Strong expertise in Revit, Lumion, Sketchup and other modeling software required.
Work is of a creative nature, requiring independent judgment and discretion, and is intellectual and varied to where the output cannot be standardized with regard to time.

Physical/Visual/Mental Demands: Position requires the ability to react, move about, install, remove and replace objects, exchange information verbally and in writing, detect and observe situations, requires the use of an automobile, lift and move up to 50 lbs., work with others, computer and phone system, near and far vision required, infrequently works with chemicals/toxins.

Typical Working Conditions: The person in this position will work inside with a flexible work schedule that allows for varying start and end times. BLDD’s unrelenting work ethic and ambitious performance standards ensure both productivity and flexibility for our staff. We value hard-working, creative, and supportive team members that are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in a professional environment. We promote hybrid and work from home with remote locations throughout the Midwest, and value self-motivated, intelligent, and driven individuals in all positions.

Our firm is a growing firm of over 65 professionals that create and deliver the most innovative educational, religious, and senior living facilities in the nation. Flexible Work Schedule & Environment

• Primary Office Locations – St. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Applications