Senior Architect & Design Lead – High-End Projects

Cushing Terrell; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell, a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and 500+ team members, is seeking a licensed Architect to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of architectural projects in Missoula or Bozeman.

You will lead design from concept through construction, coordinate with consultants, mentor junior staff, and help grow client relationships while applying codes and firm standards.

Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited architecture degree required.
• Current architectural license/registration.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction methods.
• Ability to coordinate with consultants and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Lead small project teams, reviewing work to maintain standards and provide guidance.
• Independently prepare and coordinate architectural drawings and BIM models across multiple project phases.
• Lead the development of schematic design and design development concepts with project leadership.
• Translate project goals into a clear vision and produce original, engaging solutions.
• Review work for compliance with project requirements and codes.
• Coordinate architectural scope with engineering consultants and other disciplines.
• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy and constructability.
• Perform code analysis and support permitting and regulatory review.

Skills

Design leadership

Team mentoring

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Architect license/registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Cushing Terrell, a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and 500+ team members, is seeking a licensed Architect to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of architectural projects in Missoula or Bozeman.

You will lead design from concept through construction, coordinate with consultants, mentor junior staff, and help grow client relationships while applying codes and firm standards.