Architect

LeoForce; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Missoula, MT is seeking an Architect or Senior Architectural Designer to lead in luxury residential design. The role emphasizes fluency in Revit, strong structural coordination, and collaboration with engineers, consultants and builders throughout the design process.

You will develop and deliver complex custom homes, coordinate with structural engineers and other specialists, and ensure designs are buildable with high technical rigor.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed construction document sets.
• Strong understanding of structural systems and coordination.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects through Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents
• Develop and maintain high-quality Revit models and drawing sets
• Coordinate architectural intent with structural, civil, and MEP consultants
• Apply strong structural understanding to inform layout, spans, systems, and constructability
• Collaborate closely with builders to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and buildable
• Participate in client presentations and design discussions
• Maintain a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail

Skills

Structural coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Architect

Missoula, MT, US

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking an Architect or Senior Architectural Designer to join our Missoula-based team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a custom residential environment, is fluent in Revit, and brings strong structural awareness to their design work.

You will play a key role in developing and delivering complex custom homes, coordinating closely with structural engineers, consultants, and builders throughout the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects through Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents
• Develop and maintain high-quality Revit models and drawing sets
• Coordinate architectural intent with structural, civil, and MEP consultants
• Apply strong structural understanding to inform layout, spans, systems, and constructability
• Collaborate closely with builders to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and buildable
• Participate in client presentations and design discussions
• Maintain a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail

Strong Fits May Include

• Registered Architects (RA / NCARB) with custom residential experience
• Senior Architectural Designers with deep technical capability and Revit mastery
• Designers who enjoy thinking through structure, not just aesthetics

Candidates coming from:

• High-end residential firms
• Design-build environments
• Boutique architecture studios with complex custom work

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• Experience delivering detailed construction document sets
• Strong understanding of structural systems and coordination
• Experience working on custom residential projects
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) / NCARB
• Experience with luxury or high-end residential projects
• Comfort working directly with builders and clients
• Familiarity with Mountain West or similar regional construction

Compensation & Benefits

• Very strong compensation package, commensurate with experience
• Salary flexibility for top-tier candidates
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable, design-driven firm
• High quality of life in Missoula, MT

A bit about us:

We are a design-forward custom residential architecture and planning studio specializing in luxury homes throughout the Mountain West. Our work is highly site‑specific and deeply considered, blending architectural vision with construction intelligence.

Our team integrates architecture, interiors, engineering coordination, and visualization into a streamlined process that allows clients to fully understand their homes long before construction begins. We value buildable design, clear communication, and long‑term relationships — with both clients and collaborators.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work on fewer, better projects — not high volume, not speculative, and not production-driven. The firm designs and delivers $10–25MM fully custom homes, where architectural intent, structural logic, and buildability are aligned from day one.

You’ll be trusted with real responsibility, exposed to the full lifecycle of a project, and supported by leadership that values clear thinking, strong coordination, and elegant solutions over flash.

For the right person, this role offers:

• Meaningful design ownership
• Close collaboration with builders and engineers
• A high level of craft and technical rigor
• A very strong compensation package reflective of experience
• The chance to build a long-term career in Missoula, Montana