Copy of Architect

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

Job summary

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

You will manage projects from early concept through documentation, permitting, and construction administration, coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to balance design intent with constructability and budget.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect required or preferred.
• 5+ years of post-licensure professional experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Client coordination

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

Design extraordinary custom homes where architecture, structure, and craft actually work together — in the heart of the Mountain West.

Salary: $105,000 - $120,000 per year

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?

• 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

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

• 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.