Architect: Lead Innovative, Safe Building Projects

Milestone Career Planner; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Career Planner in Kentucky seeks an Architect to lead architectural projects from concept to completion, translating client needs into functional, compliant spaces and coordinating with engineers and contractors.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency with CAD/DIB, and excellent communication and project management skills; a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent is required. On-site work with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with a portfolio demonstrating strong design and technical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with design and drafting software; strong drawing skills and spatial visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from start to finish, ensuring design quality, functionality, and innovation.
• Understand client requirements, prepare feasibility studies, and develop design proposals that align with usage, budget, and environmental considerations.
• Produce detailed drawings, blueprints, and specifications; revise as needed to address feedback or technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, guidelines, and regulations throughout the project.
• Make site visits to monitor project status, quality, and adherence to plans; report updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals to coordinate work and solve design or execution challenges.
• Stay informed on architectural trends, materials, and technologies to continuously improve design approaches.

Skills

Portfolio

Design software

Spatial visualization

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Design and oversee built environments from concept through completion. You’ll translate client needs into functional, safe, and visually compelling buildings or spaces, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and ensure projects meet quality, budget, and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from start to finish, ensuring design quality, functionality, and innovation.
• Understand client requirements, prepare feasibility studies, and develop design proposals that align with usage, budget, and environmental considerations.
• Produce detailed drawings, blueprints, and specifications; revise as needed to address feedback or technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, guidelines, and regulations throughout the project.
• Make site visits to monitor project status, quality, and adherence to plans; report updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other construction professionals to coordinate work and solve design or execution challenges.
• Stay informed on architectural trends, materials, and technologies to continuously improve design approaches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Architect, with a portfolio demonstrating strong design and technical skills.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with design and drafting software; strong drawing skills and spatial visualization.
• Excellent communication, project management, and coordination abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.