Project Architect- Construction Administration

A&E + SMA Design is seeking a Project Architect with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference to join our team of innovators in our Billings market. We are over 100 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.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, master’s degree preferred

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 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 willing to travel up to 25% of the time

Familiarity with PSMJ project management practices a plus!

Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.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 + SMA 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

Understands the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designer, consultants, owner and contractors

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

Annual bonuses

Generous paid personal leave

Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)

$50,000 of group life insurance

Health savings account

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

We are a passionate, energetic team devoted to the architecture and design industries as well as the communities we serve. Our philosophy and holistic process challenges convention, blending architecture, interior design, construction administration, historic preservation, and graphic design into a comprehensive package for a wide range of project types.

Under the big sky is a veritable trove of breathtaking views, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. Each A&E + SMA Design location offers staff easy access to nearby mountain ranges for skiing and hiking, battlefields and sites from the travels of Lewis and Clark, dinosaur digs, rivers and waterfalls, and so much more. If you don’t have the map to find what you’re looking for, just ask a friendly local to point you in the right direction.

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