Architectural Intern (Summer 2027)

GMA Architects; Richmond Heights (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Housing stipend (based on need)

ESOP eligibility hours count

End-of-term performance bonus

Path to full time position

Sign-on bonus for each term served

Direct access to leaders

Intern training program

Two formal reviews during internship

Engagement events

Job summary

GMA Architects in Richmond Heights, MO is seeking an Architectural Intern to support designers and project teams. The role offers hands-on exposure to site planning, code review, presentation drawings, and coordination with engineers on real projects.

The internship invites students enrolled in an architectural degree program with solid academic standing, and values strong communication, a proactive work ethic, and familiarity with Revit or AutoCAD. A path to full-time could follow graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Architectural Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Previous Internship or Co-op experience preferred but not required.
• Internship or classwork experience in Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Site and space planning for construction project managers.
• Reviewing building code, local zoning, and park covenants.
• Preparing presentation drawings as required.
• Attending client meetings, coordinating with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers.
• Reviewing project scope.
• Producing architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Architectural degree program (B.Arch./M.Arch.)

GPA 3.0/4.0

Revit

AutoCAD

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We’re adding an Architectural Intern to our team in Richmond Heights, MO. Because GMA is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why GMA is truly the best place to build your career.

GMA partners with a top ENR design-build firm to provide services including creative design, project management, ADA/code compliance, building assessment and reuse, additions and renovations, historic preservation, master planning, interior design, space planning, structural analysis and design, and construction administration.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

At GMA, an Intern has the opportunity to assist Architects with the following:

• Site and space planning for construction project managers
• Reviewing building code, local zoning, and park covenants
• Preparing presentation drawings as required
• Attending client meetings, coordinating with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers
• Reviewing project scope
• Producing architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in Architectural Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Previous Internship or Co-op experience preferred but not required
• Internship or classwork experience in Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong work ethic

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At GMA, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
• Housing stipend (based on need)
• Internship hours count towards our ESOP eligibility
• End-of-term performance bonus based on merit
• Path to full time position
• Sign-on bonus for each term served if hired as a full-time associate following graduation
• Direct access to leaders
• Intern training program to learn real world skills
• 2 formal reviews during your Internship to enhance learning opportunities
• Engagement events

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

GMA partners with a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With over 6,300 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves on offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, we are a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.

We are consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide, and our partner is ranked as a top-ten design-build firm in the U.S. and as the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space by Engineering News-Record.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets