Design-Lead Architect & Constructability Champion

KenHome™; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Relocation support for hires capable

Job summary

KenHome is seeking a licensed Architect to serve as a design ambassador and constructability referee for institutional projects in Texas. You will engage owners during preconstruction, partner with the Architect of Record on design development, and stand behind field documentation during construction.

You will lead GMP discussions, review drawings for buildability, run design-assist sessions with trades, and mentor colleagues on design fundamentals in a collaborative, multi-discipline

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (AIA or NCARB) in Texas or pursuing licensure via reciprocity.
• 8+ years of architectural experience with institutional, higher-ed, healthcare, civic, or federal projects.
• Fluent in Revit, Bluebeam, and AIA document family (B-series, A-series).
• Familiar with IBC, ADA/ANSI A117.1, NFPA 101 and Texas amendments.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; able to defend design narratives.
• Bachelor's of Architecture (5-year) or M.Arch degree.

Responsibilities

• Partner with owners during GMP development — translate program into cost and schedule implications.
• Review architectural drawings for constructability, coordination, and owner program compliance.
• Run design-assist sessions with trade partners (glazing, cladding, interiors, life-safety).
• Oversee finish mock-ups, benchmark approvals, and owner design-acceptance sequences.
• Coordinate with AOR on design change management; maintain paper trail.
• Represent design intent in OAC meetings and owner walkthroughs.
• Lead the punchlist architectural review at substantial completion.
• Mentor Project Coordinators and PMs on design fundamentals.

Skills

Architectural communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Design narrative development

Constructability assessment

Education

Bachelor's of Architecture (5-year)

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

AIA document family (B-series, A-series)

Job description

KenHome is seeking a licensed Architect to serve as a design ambassador and constructability referee for institutional projects in Texas. You will engage owners during preconstruction, partner with the Architect of Record on design development, and stand behind field documentation during construction.

You will lead GMP discussions, review drawings for buildability, run design-assist sessions with trades, and mentor colleagues on design fundamentals in a collaborative, multi-discipline