Lead Design-Build Architect | Collaborative & Code-Savvy

Facade Today; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade Today is seeking a talented Architect to join our Milwaukee team. The role offers opportunities to lead design aspects for commercial projects and collaborate with project teams from concept discussions to construction documentation.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with practicality, ensuring designs meet client goals, comply with codes, and stay buildable. This position emphasizes teamwork and close interaction with owners and design-build stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as an Architect with the ability to lead or support a design team.
• Experience working in a design-build environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and code compliance.
• Ability to meet directly with owners and guide early design conversations.
• Skilled at conceptualizing ideas through sketching and early design development.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to complete comprehensive drawing sets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and potentially lead architectural design efforts for commercial projects.
• Meet with owners and stakeholders to understand project goals and develop initial design concepts.
• Translate client needs into conceptual sketches and schematic designs.
• Develop and complete detailed construction drawings and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal design, preconstruction, and construction teams in a design-build environment.
• Maintain a practical approach to design that avoids unnecessary over-design while delivering high-quality solutions.
• Support project teams through the design development and documentation phases.

Job description

Facade Today is seeking a talented Architect to join our Milwaukee team. The role offers opportunities to lead design aspects for commercial projects and collaborate with project teams from concept discussions to construction documentation.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with practicality, ensuring designs meet client goals, comply with codes, and stay buildable. This position emphasizes teamwork and close interaction with owners and design-build stakeholders.