Supervising Architect

Jackola Engineering & Architecture; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonuses

Training & education assistance

Licensing fees paid

Flexible 4‑day work week

Company health plan with options

401k match

Job summary

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Bozeman, Montana, is recruiting a Supervising Architect to lead the studio's architectural design staff from concept through construction. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Architecture with 10+ years of professional experience, NCARB licensure, and proven leadership.

You will mentor teams, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure design excellence for studio projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture and 10+ years of professional experience in the building industry.
• Active architectural licensure; NCARB preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor staff and lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the studio architectural design staff through design and construction.
• Mentor project teams and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Drive excellence in architectural design and leadership.
• Lead innovative projects that shape communities and guide teams to success.
• Prepare and review construction documents and submittals with precision.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Architectural design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Architecture

10+ years experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Job description

Supervising Architect

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, Bozeman, Montana, United States

About this position

Jackola Engineering & Architecture in Bozeman, Montana is seeking a talented and experienced Architect to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will lead the architectural team and technical delivery of Studio projects from inception to completion. Join our team as an Architect where your years of expertise will drive design excellence and team success.

Shape the future as one of our Supervising Architects!

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Excel at orchestrating complex projects from concept to completion
• Find joy in building lasting client relationships
• Have a natural talent for mentoring and developing teams
• Bring both technical mastery and creative vision to every challenge

We’re seeking more than just experience—we want a leader who’ll help shape our firm’s future while making meaningful contributions to our community. Your collaborative spirit and passion for innovation will find a home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead the studio architectural design staff throughout the project design and construction phases.
• Manage and mentor dynamic project teams where innovation thrives. Your leadership will foster collaboration across disciplines, turning ambitious designs into reality while developing tomorrow’s industry leaders.
• Drive excellence in architectural design and leadership.
• Engage innovative projects that shape our communities while leading high‑performing teams to new heights.
• Prepare, review, and approve construction documents, specifications, shop drawings and submittals to meet contracted scope of work and ensure correct interpretation and application of design and drafting principles.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher in Architecture, and minimum of 10 years (15+ preferred) of professional experience in the building industry.

• Licensure in Architecture (NCARB certificate preferred).
• Excellent design skills, ensuring project detail and plan quality meet client and project standards.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects & teams simultaneously.
• Ability and desire to successfully mentor less experienced staff.
• Strong understanding of the IBC and accessibility codes.
• Outstanding organization, attentiveness to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize strategically and demonstrate flexibility to achieve long‑range goals.
• Ability to review in Autodesk Revit with a strong understanding of how to utilize these tools for effective design and seamless collaboration. Additional experience with Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation that values your qualifications and performance.
• Share in our organization’s success with profit‑sharing bonuses.
• Training & education assistance to support your career goals.
• Paid professional registration and licensing fees.
• Flexible schedules including a 4‑day work week.
• Company paid health plan with optional plans, company paid dental, vision, life & disability, 5% 401k match.
• Flexible spending account, health club reimbursement, Costco reimbursement, holiday and paid time off.