Project Associate

ARCO Companies; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Companies in Richmond Heights, MO is seeking a Project Associate to support design-build projects with site and space planning, code review, and presentation drawings.

You will collaborate with project managers and engineers to produce architectural documents for permits and construction, leveraging AutoCAD and Revit.

Our team values Multi-family experience and offers growth in a fast-growing, privately-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Multi-family experience highly preferred. Commercial/light industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to develop preliminary designs into construction documents.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience.
• Ability to develop presentation drawings (colored site plan and elevations).

Responsibilities

• Provide site and space planning for construction project managers
• Review building code, local zoning, and park covenants
• Prepare presentation drawings as required
• Attend client meetings, coordinate with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers
• Review project scope with construction project managers
• Produce architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction
• Review and coordinate construction documents content with construction project manager and consultants as it relates to projects

Skills

Preliminary designs into construction

Multi-family experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We're adding a Project Associate to our team in Richmond Heights, MO.Because GMA is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why GMA is truly the best place to build your career.

GMA partners with a top ENR design-build firm to provide services including creative design, project management, ADA/code compliance, building assessment and reuse, additions and renovations, historic preservation, master planning, interior design, space planning, structural analysis and design, and construction administration.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Provide site and space planning for construction project managers
• Review building code, local zoning, and park covenants
• Prepare presentation drawings as required
• Attend client meetings, coordinate with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers
• Review project scope with construction project managers
• Produce architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction
• Review and coordinate construction documents content with construction project manager and consultants as it relates to projects

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• Multi-family experience highly preferred. Commercial/light industrial experience preferred
• Ability to develop preliminary designs into construction documents
• AutoCAD and Revit experience
• Ability to develop presentation drawings (colored site plan and elevations)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At GMA, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset - our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• Tuition reimbursement for associates

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

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