Architect

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At BSA LifeStructures, we don’t just design buildings; we create LifeStructures – innovative, welcoming spaces that actively support healing, learning, and discovery. Our designs go beyond functionality, contributing to the environments they serve.

We are always interested in hearing from talented Architects. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we will reach out to qualified candidates as opportunities arise.

What You’ll Do:

Project Leadership: Collaborate with Senior Architects to execute projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.

Design and Planning: Lead the architectural design and planning process, including the preparation of design presentations, documentation, and working drawings.

Client Engagement: Engage with clients through all phases, presenting designs, discussing revisions, and ensuring a seamless project delivery experience.

Construction Oversight: Provide primary oversight on construction administration, coordinating across all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate project execution.

Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements to design processes, working closely with team members to optimize project delivery.

Project Ownership: Take full ownership of smaller projects or significant portions of larger ones, guiding documentation, drawings, and specifications through to successful completion.

Professional Development: Mentor Architectural Designers and Interns, providing training, guidance, and leadership to support their growth and development.

Education and Experience:

• Educational Background: Accredited Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.

• Professional Licensure: Professional Licensure in Architecture, with an NCARB certificate .
• Experience: 6-10 years related experience. Experience working on healing, learning, and/or discovery project types .
• Skills:
  1. Strong ability to manage scope, budget, and timelines.
  2. Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop .
  3. Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; collaborates with others to modify designs; applies design principles.

Why BSA LifeStructures?

At BSA LifeStructures, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You’ll Thrive at BSA LifeStructures:

Our Core Values define us:

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business.
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with BSA LifeStructures!

BSA LifeStructures is honored to be recognized as both a Top Workplace in Central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star and one of the Best Places to Work in Austin for 2024. These awards, based entirely on employee feedback, highlight our commitment to fostering a positive work environment built on trust, strong leadership, and open communication.

BSA LifeStructures is an equal opportunity employer.