Architect or Design Technician

A Project Architect or Lead brings bold ideas to life transforming concepts into spaces that people rely on every day. At Cushing Terrell this role isnt just about buildings; its about designing with imagination empathy and purpose. Youll help lead projects from early design vision through construction collaborating closely with clients consultants and our multidisciplinary teams to ensure every detail aligns with performance sustainability and long-term value.

With a focus on grocery and retail architecture youll shape highly populated environments that balance efficiency customer experience technology and brand storytelling. From unforgettable storefronts and thriving departments to operational back-of-house systems your work will help businesses thrive while elevating the daily lives of the communities they serve.

The expected salary range for this position is $90000 to $115000 annually.

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree
• 5 to 10 years job-related work experience with demonstrated competence leading projects teams and clients
• Experienced and passionate about Grocery and Retail
• License is Optional: Current architect license/registration is a plus not a must

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• Proven track record of exceptional client management
• Must be able to take a project from start to finish
• This position will manage multiple projects at once
• This is a fast paced environment with lots of moving parts so you must have good time management skills
• Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of projects regarding design specifications materials color equipment estimated costs and construction time; prepare necessary information for client review and approval
• Collaborate with design leaders and other disciplines to produce preliminary design concepts
• Perform necessary research for the design of a complete project
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications approve quality of materials and work and advise client and construction teams
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors
• Complete construction cost estimates
• Provide code and jurisdictional research on projects
• Check drawings on projects and prepare feedback for the project team
• Administer construction contracts on projects including administration of addenda substitutions change orders and submittal reviews
• Conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with contract documents and conduct final inspections
• Direct activities of other architectural team members engaged in projects
• Seal and signs permit documents on projects if licensed
• May have supervisory responsibilities including training assigning and directing work reviewing performance rewarding and disciplining team members addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Carry out these supervisor responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Develop and maintain external and internal client relationships

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

At Cushing Terrell we empower creative designers to discover imaginative responsible first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that we support a strong cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together we champion diversity equity inclusion and belonging placing people at the center of our practice thus our tagline design meets you. Together we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here the people we work for and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience licensure status location level of proficiency and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend stretch twist and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

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