Architect

COMPANY

BH Properties, is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, affordable and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States along with investments in distressed debt, ground leases and affordable housing. The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Seattle and can acquire and close transactions, in most cases, in as little as ten days.

Founded over thirty-two (32) years ago and operating with no outside capital partners allows us advantages in moving quickly and creatively in structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 12M square feet across 18 states.

In May 2025, the Company launched 'Haven Housing', an investment vertical for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable housing and market rate communities. As of its launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owns and manages over 4,000 residential units

The Company is seeking an experienced Architect to join our in-house design and construction management team. The Architect will provide architectural leadership and expertise across the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio, supporting acquisitions, leasing and asset management.

The position will report to the Managing Director, Asset Management, responsible for the Company’s Texas portfolio.

Plano, TX

• Provide architectural leadership and expertise for the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio, including existing properties, redevelopment projects, repositioning initiatives, and tenant improvements.
• Work with Asset Management, Leasing, Construction, and Property Management teams to understand project objectives and develop architectural solutions aligned with business and investment goals.
• Support acquisition and due diligence activities by evaluating existing conditions, site and building opportunities, zoning and code considerations, and potential redevelopment strategies.
• Prepare conceptual plans, test fits, site plans, floor plans, elevations, renderings, and presentation materials to evaluate, redevelopment, leasing, and repositioning opportunities.
• Develop design concepts that support leasing objectives, enhance tenant experience, improve functionality, and maximize the value, flexibility, and marketability of the asset.
• Lead projects from initial concept through construction, including programming, planning, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
• Work directly with Company personnel and outside consultants on major design, planning, technical, code, and constructability decisions.
• Lead and coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interiors, signage, accessibility, and other project consultants as required.
• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD
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• Review consultant drawings and deliverables for design coordination, accuracy, completeness, constructability, and consistency with project objectives.
• Coordinate with jurisdictions, permitting authorities, and other agencies to facilitate approvals and maintain project schedules.
• Guide and manage permitting, code compliance, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field coordination, punch lists, and QA/QC activities.
• Participate in construction meetings and site visits; identify design, quality, coordination, and constructability issues and work with the project team to resolve them.
• Review existing buildings and spaces and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, reconfigurations, and capital improvements.
• Evaluate alternative design approaches and materials with consideration for cost, durability, maintenance, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset value.
• Assist with budgeting, preliminary cost analysis, value engineering, and scope development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Balance high-quality design with practical considerations including constructability, schedule, budget, leasing requirements, building operations, and return on…