Residential Project Architect; Kalispell

Description

Creator. Collaborator. Change maker. If these words describe you and you’re looking for a workplace culture where you can unleash your imagination and make an impact, look no further.

A&E + SMA Design has been a leader in shaping the built environment across our region, delivering innovative residential, commercial, and public projects that reflect a commitment to sustainability, adaptive reuse, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. As we continue to create spaces that enhance daily life, reimagine neighborhoods, and contribute to a more sustainable future, we're seeking passionate designers who are ready to make a lasting impact through thoughtful, people-centered residential design.

With that in mind, we're growing our multi-disciplinary team by expanding our residential architecture talent. We're looking for a creator and collaborator-someone who is inspired by the opportunity to build a better world and finds energy in bringing thoughtful ideas to life. We are over 100 diversely talented professionals united by a shared commitment to client satisfaction, design excellence, and making a positive impact on the world around us.

We don't just provide a service-we develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. If you're an experienced residential architect seeking a dynamic, collaborative environment and want to work alongside some of the best design professionals in the northwest, we'd love to hear from you.

• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Emphasis or specialty in high-end residential design
• Architectural licensure preferred, but not necessary.
• Proficiency in Revit is required (please do not apply if you do not have this experience)
• Strong proficiency in other 3D rendering tools, Sketch Up, Enscape, Lumion.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate within a creative team environment
• Passion for design and architecture, possessing energy, talent, and an appreciation for timeless beauty and effortless function
• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities are essential
• Must be located in Kalispell, Missoula, or Bozeman
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

• Lead the design and delivery of high-end residential projects, from concept sketches to construction.
• Translate client vision into innovative, functional, and beautiful design solutions.
• Oversee communication and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Research and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Manage and produce presentation materials for client and agency meetings.
• Document and distribute meeting minutes while tracking project budgets, schedules, and workflow.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring that milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
• Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions, and respond to RFI's during the Construction Administration phase
• Use Revit and rendering tools to produce accurate and compelling drawings and visuals.

You simply won’t find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at A&E + SMA Design.

• Competitive salary package with full benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Generous paid personal leave
• 401K and Roth with profit sharing
• Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
• $50,000 of group life insurance
• Basic long-term care insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee wellness program
• Opportunities for advancement
• A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual staff retreat, happy hours, and holiday parties

A&E + SMA Design is an integrated design firm with offices in Montana in Billings, Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell. We are a passionate, energetic team devoted to the architecture and design industries as well as the…