Copy of Architect

Leoforce; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Project Architect for its Bozeman studio to lead the design and delivery of high-end residential, resort, ranch, and lifestyle projects across Montana and the Mountain West. This hands‑on role moves projects from concept through documentation, coordination, permitting, and construction administration.

The ideal candidate brings a licensed status, 5+ years post‑licensure experience, and a strong background in design‑intensive architecture, with excellent

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 5+ years post-licensure experience.
• Strong background in custom residential, resort, hospitality or design‑intensive architecture.
• Experience carrying projects from design through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction.
• Develop design solutions responsive to site, client goals, and budget.
• Produce and oversee design development and construction documentation.
• Coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interior design, and other consultants.
• Collaborate with contractors to address constructability, detailing, and field conditions.
• Participate in client presentations, design meetings, and project decisions.
• Maintain project schedules, documentation standards, and design quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Construction documentation

Team mentoring

Technical detailing

Communication skills

Site design

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

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

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join our Bozeman studio and help lead the design and delivery of high-end residential, resort, ranch, and lifestyle projects throughout Montana and the Mountain West.

This is a hands‑on role for an architect who enjoys both the creative and technical sides of the profession. You will have the opportunity to take projects from early conceptual design and design development through documentation, coordination, permitting, and construction administration.

The ideal candidate brings strong design sensibility, technical proficiency, and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, interior designers, contractors, and internal project teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead architectural projects from concept through construction
• Develop thoughtful design solutions responsive to site, landscape, client goals, and budget
• Produce and oversee design development and construction documentation
• Coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interior design, and other project consultants
• Work closely with contractors to address constructability, detailing, and field conditions
• Participate in client presentations, design meetings, and project decision‑making
• Maintain project schedules, documentation standards, and design quality throughout delivery
• Support construction administration, submittal review, RFIs, and site coordination
• Mentor and collaborate with architectural staff throughout the design and documentation process

Ideal background:

• Licensed Architect preferred
• 5+ years of post‑licensure professional experience preferred
• Strong background in custom residential, resort, hospitality, or similarly design‑intensive architecture
• Experience carrying sophisticated projects from design through construction
• Strong technical detailing and construction‑documentation capabilities
• Excellent communication and consultant coordination skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced design studio
• Strong understanding of materials, detailing, constructability, and building systems
• Genuine interest in high-quality Mountain West architecture and site‑responsive design

A bit about us:

We are a design‑focused architecture firm based in Bozeman, Montana, creating thoughtful, enduring architecture throughout the Mountain West. Our portfolio includes high‑end custom residences, mountain retreats, ranch compounds, resort properties, and select commercial projects in some of the West’s most remarkable settings.

Our approach begins with a deep respect for site, landscape, regional character, and craftsmanship. We work closely with clients, builders, interior designers, and consultants to turn ambitious ideas into highly resolved architecture—balancing creative design with technical rigor, constructability, function, and budget.

From contemporary mountain residences to timeless ski retreats, our work incorporates natural and locally sourced materials while creating a strong connection between architecture and place.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, design‑driven architecture studio working on exceptional projects throughout Montana and the Mountain West.

• Work on high‑end custom residential, resort, ranch, and lifestyle projects in some of the West’s most iconic settings
• Take meaningful ownership of projects from early design through construction
• Join a small, collaborative studio where your ideas and design perspective can have a real impact
• Work directly with experienced architects, builders, interior designers, consultants, and sophisticated clients
• Balance creative design with real‑world technical execution, constructability, and craftsmanship
• Be part of a firm that values thoughtful design, natural materials, regional character, and architecture that responds to its surroundings
• Live and work in Bozeman, Montana, with access to one of the country's premier mountain communities