Registered Architect

Bl Companies; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Week between Christmas and New Year PA

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks a Registered Architect to join our team and lead production of architectural construction documents in collaboration with MEP and structural teams.

The right candidate holds RA licensure, 8+ years of design production experience, and strong skills in Revit, technical writing, and project coordination. Hybrid work options are available as we mentor staff and deliver high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• RA licensure with strong construction administration experience.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial, retail, or industrial design production.
• Proficient in Revit and able to produce detailed construction documents.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed, accurate construction documents based on prototype design templates and project requirements.
• Develop and integrate technical construction details for metal stud, masonry, and steel construction.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Lead space planning and schematic design efforts to meet client specifications and budget constraints.
• Coordinate MEP and structural elements into architectural designs for seamless project execution.
• Revise documents to incorporate quality control feedback, client updates, and jurisdictional changes.
• Assist with construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs.
• Mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and professional development.

Skills

Revit mastery

Construction administration

Project coordination

Technical writing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

RA Licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Nashville Office - Nashville, TN 37203, Qualifications: Registered Architect

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Registered Architect to join our team, supporting the production of technical designs and construction documents. This role involves close collaboration with MEP and structural teams, ensuring project accuracy and compliance.

A successful candidate is a Registered Architect with RA licensure with proven construction administration experience. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential for both positions.

This role primarily focuses on the production and coordination of architectural construction documents, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, and integrating structural and MEP elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed, accurate construction documents based on prototype design templates and custom project requirements.
• Develop and integrate technical construction details, focusing on materials and methods for metal stud, masonry, and steel construction.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and regulations across various jurisdictions.
• Lead space planning and schematic design efforts to meet client specifications and budget constraints.
• Coordinate MEP and structural elements into architectural designs for seamless project execution.
• Revise documents to incorporate quality control feedback, client updates, and jurisdictional changes.
• Assist with construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs.
• Mentor junior staff members, providing technical guidance and professional development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial, retail, or industrial design production.
• RA Licensure required.
• Experience in construction administration and project coordination.
• Strong background in Revit for project design and updates.
• Passion for mentoring junior staff and fostering team development.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.