Licensed Architect — Design-Build Lead & Project Leader

American Institute of Architecture Students; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students in Indianapolis is seeking a Licensed Architect to lead design, technical execution, and coordination within Design-Build project teams. You will ensure code compliance and constructability while collaborating with engineers, consultants, estimating, and construction partners.

The role emphasizes accountability, leadership, and professional responsibility, with 1–10 years post-licensure experience and a professional architectural degree.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 1–10 years post-licensure experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in architectural detailing, building assemblies, and construction documentation
• Ability to lead design development and guide teams through complex decisions
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to balance design intent with budget, schedule, and constructability considerations
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and with construction partners
• Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and leadership within project teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a licensed architectural professional responsible for code compliance, life safety, and technical integrity of design solutions
• Lead architectural design development from concept through construction documentation
• Maintain design intent while responding to cost, constructability, phasing, and schedule constraints
• Apply professional judgment to resolve complex design and technical challenges
• Support Principal Architects or function as Architect-of-Record on assigned projects, as appropriate
• Actively participate in Design-Build project meetings with owners, estimators, construction managers, and trade partners
• Collaborate with construction teams to support real-time decision-making related to cost, schedule, and means and methods
• Lead or support value analysis and alternative evaluations while maintaining design quality
• Anticipate risks related to design, coordination, and construction and proactively address them
• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural documentation using Revit in accordance with firm standards
• Coordinate architectural documents with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, specialty consultants)
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, coordination, and constructability
• Support schematic design, design development, permit, and construction documentation milestones utilizing the PSI Design-Build Checkpoints Guidebook
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, value analysis, and construction-phase design clarifications and scope modifications
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Architectural Designers and Interior Designers
• Support delegation, task planning, and workload management within the design team
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across disciplines
• Contribute to onboarding and development of new Design-Build staff
• Maintain licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements
• Stay current with building codes, industry standards, and Design-Build best practices
• Expand leadership, technical, and project delivery skills
• Seek and incorporate feedback to improve individual and team performance
• Exercises independent professional judgment on architectural and technical decisions
• Accountable for the quality, compliance, and constructability of assigned work
• Recognizes when issues require escalation or collaboration with senior leadership
• Serves as a trusted architectural leader within the Design-Build team
• Delivers accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant architectural documents
• Proactively identifies and resolves design and coordination issues
• Communicates clearly and consistently with owners, consultants, and construction partners
• Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and leadership within project teams
• Upholds firm standards, Design-Build values, and ethical responsibilities of licensure
• Depending on experience and demonstrated performance, Licensed Architects may progress toward Senior Architect roles, Architect-of-Record responsibility on complex projects, Expanded leadership in project delivery and team development

Job description

American Institute of Architecture Students in Indianapolis is seeking a Licensed Architect to lead design, technical execution, and coordination within Design-Build project teams. You will ensure code compliance and constructability while collaborating with engineers, consultants, estimating, and construction partners.

The role emphasizes accountability, leadership, and professional responsibility, with 1–10 years post-licensure experience and a professional architectural degree.