Hybrid Civic Design Lead — Public Spaces

LRS Architects, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Licensure support

Mentorship and growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LRS Architects, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, is expanding its Civic Studio and seeks Designers, Design Coordinators, and Design Leads to shape civic spaces that strengthen communities.

You’ll work with architects, interior designers, consultants, and project leaders on projects like public facilities and civic venues. You’ll grow technical and leadership skills, participate in client meetings, and contribute to design excellence in a collaborative, people‑first firm with mentorship and growth

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) required.
• Experience with Revit and BIM‑based project environments.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, design, and technical development of civic/public projects.
• Produce and coordinate BIM models, construction documents, details, schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate technical information across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines.
• Support project delivery from programming through construction administration.
• Participate in client meetings, consultant coordination, and presentations.
• Apply BIM standards and QA processes to projects.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams (Design Lead candidates).

Skills

Revit

BIM coordination

Construction docs

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Tools

Revit

Job description

LRS Architects, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, is expanding its Civic Studio and seeks Designers, Design Coordinators, and Design Leads to shape civic spaces that strengthen communities.

You’ll work with architects, interior designers, consultants, and project leaders on projects like public facilities and civic venues. You’ll grow technical and leadership skills, participate in client meetings, and contribute to design excellence in a collaborative, people‑first firm with mentorship and growth