A&E Design
Sr. Project Architect
A&E Design, Kalispell, MT
Creator. Collaborator. Change-maker. 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 looking for a project architect with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference to join our team of innovators in Billings, Montana. We are over 90diversely 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 leader with the skills necessary to oversee complex 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.
Your skill set.
A day in the life of a sr. project architect.
Perks of the work.
You simply won't find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at A&E. We are proud of our dynamic workplace culture in the 50 years since our firm was established. That's why we're always looking for new ways to reward our staff for their hard work and loyalty.
Some of the perks of working at A&E include:
Create impact.
A&E Design is an integrated design firm with four offices in Montana in Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell. 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.
This unique approach has earned us some prestigious recognition. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, A&E Design has won five Hot Firm Awards and three consecutive Best Firm to Work For Awards from Zweig Group. We continue to heat up the competition by adding top-tier designers of all disciplines and creating truly impactful experiences. Join our team-we can't wait to see what we create together in 2024, and beyond.
X marks the spot.
They don't call Montana the "Treasure State" for nothing. Under the big sky is a veritable trove of breathtaking views, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. Each A&E 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. There is truly something for everyone in the last best place. 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.
A&E Design is looking for a project architect with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference to join our team of innovators in Billings, Montana. We are over 90diversely 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 leader with the skills necessary to oversee complex 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.
Your skill set.
- Bachelor/Master's Degree in Architecture
- Architectural licensure required
- 10+ years of experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Newforma
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects
- Willingness to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities
- Positively contributes to operational and management systems to better support all team and firm goals
- Ability to communicate within a creative team environment
- Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are essential
A day in the life of a sr. project architect.
- Serve as the primary consultant liaison and a secondary client liaison to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction
- Work with the design lead to develop overall project design concepts 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
- May serve as project manager or with closely with project managers to ensure integrity of project scope, budget and design
- 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
- Prepare 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
- Works collaboratively with project team and clients to assure project team success.
- Maintain constant updates related to project completion, including schedule and billing milestones
- Strive to innovate, learn, and improve, never settling for the status quo
Perks of the work.
You simply won't find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at A&E. We are proud of our dynamic workplace culture in the 50 years since our firm was established. That's why we're always looking for new ways to reward our staff for their hard work and loyalty.
Some of the perks of working at A&E include:
- 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%/25%
- $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
Create impact.
A&E Design is an integrated design firm with four offices in Montana in Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell. 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.
This unique approach has earned us some prestigious recognition. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, A&E Design has won five Hot Firm Awards and three consecutive Best Firm to Work For Awards from Zweig Group. We continue to heat up the competition by adding top-tier designers of all disciplines and creating truly impactful experiences. Join our team-we can't wait to see what we create together in 2024, and beyond.
X marks the spot.
They don't call Montana the "Treasure State" for nothing. Under the big sky is a veritable trove of breathtaking views, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. Each A&E 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. There is truly something for everyone in the last best place. 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.