Architectural Associate

Talent Edge Recruiting; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Annual PTO 160h

Licensing support

Educational allowance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Architectural Associate in Kansas City for an early-career role focused on historic preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse. You will collaborate with project managers and experienced architects, contributing from design through fieldwork and construction administration.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of experience, a Bachelor of Architecture, and proficiency in Revit.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of professional architecture experience.
• Bachelor of Architecture degree required.
• Experience in historic preservation or restoration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with design and predesign project production.
• Produce construction documents and technical drawings.
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and existing-building documentation.
• Assist with Historic Structure Reports and condition assessments.
• Support preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Coordinate project details with architects, consultants, and project teams.
• Support construction administration on applicable projects.
• Assist with proposals and government RFQ responses.
• Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest and nationally.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Enscape

Microsoft Word

Job description

Travel: Local and national project travel

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized architectural firm specializing in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse is seeking an Architectural Associate to join its Kansas City team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career architect to gain hands‑on experience across commercial, government, historic preservation, restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers and experienced architects while contributing to projects from design and documentation through field investigations and construction administration.

What You’ll Do

• Support Project Managers with design and predesign project production
• Produce construction documents and technical drawings
• Perform site visits, field investigations, and existing-building documentation
• Assist with Historic Structure Reports and condition assessments
• Support preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects
• Participate in field verification, measurements, photography, and 3D scanning
• Assist with specifications and technical documentation
• Coordinate project details with architects, consultants, and project teams
• Support construction administration on applicable projects
• Assist with proposals and government RFQ responses
• Work across multiple projects and project teams
• Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest and nationally

What We’re Looking For

• 1-4 years of professional architecture experience
• Previous architectural firm experience; relevant internship experience may be considered
• Bachelor of Architecture
• Historic preservation or restoration experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Revit
• Proficiency with Adobe products
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Willingness to travel for project needs

Software

• Revit - required
• SketchUp
• Enscape and other Revit rendering plugins
• Microsoft Word
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• 160 hours of annual PTO for 0-4 years of tenure
• $1,000 educational allowance for conferences or licensing
• Licensing and professional development support
• Approved out-of-town travel expenses covered

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to build your architectural career while working on meaningful historic preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, commercial, and government projects.

You’ll have direct exposure to experienced architects and project leadership, contribute to real projects, and develop your skills across design documentation, field investigation, preservation, and construction administration. Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to expand your experience rather than being limited to one type of work.