Senior Project Architect BIM & DfMA Design Lead

Volumetric Building Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Employee referral programs

Day of Giving program

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies is seeking a Senior Project Designer or Senior Project Architect to lead BIM design for factory projects. The SPD/SPA role coordinates with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure design intent and code compliance throughout project delivery.

Licensed Architect preferred; on-site location at the manufacturing site with four days per week on site. Travel 4–6 times per year to project locations or manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, construction, or Architecture.
• 8–12 years of experience in design/architecture or related field.
• Licensed Architect preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of International Building Codes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction for drawings and sketches as project lead.
• Generate BIM models and project documentation and manage dissemination for client/permits.
• Review Revit/BIM file management for conformity with office standards.
• Coordinate design deliverables across architecture, drafting, modeling, and rendering teams.
• Manage deviations from VBC standards for integration into the model.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

International Building Codes

Written communication

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/architecture

8–12 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volumetric Building Companies is seeking a Senior Project Designer or Senior Project Architect to lead BIM design for factory projects. The SPD/SPA role coordinates with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to ensure design intent and code compliance throughout project delivery.

Licensed Architect preferred; on-site location at the manufacturing site with four days per week on site. Travel 4–6 times per year to project locations or manufacturing sites.