Project Architect

Project Architect — Brahms Design, LLC

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Brahms Design is an architectural design firm part of The Dover Companies, encompassing Cedarhurst Senior Living, Dover Development, Dover Capital, Dover Health, Brahms Design, and Brahms Construction. We design, develop, construct, and manage independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities for seniors throughout the Midwest, committed to creating safe, high‑quality, efficient environments that enhance residents’ lives.

The Project Architect reports to the Director of Architecture and leads the development of accurate, coordinated construction documents. The role collaborates with consultants, contractors, clients, and internal teams to ensure clarity, quality, and alignment with project goals while mentoring junior design staff and supporting overall architectural excellence.

• Lead the creation of construction drawings and specifications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and client representatives to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Director of Architecture to track schedules, progress, and resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with the development team to identify and integrate design opportunities that meet project objectives.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Design Professionals to support their growth.
• Review consultant documents, shop drawings, and submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in client and consultant meetings; document decisions and oversee implementation.
• Assist in quality assurance and quality control reviews to maintain consistency, accuracy, and firm standards across deliverables.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction progress and prepare field reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture required by hire date; NAAB‑accredited program preferred.
• Licensed Architect or actively working toward licensure.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, codes, and detailing.
• Experience producing full sets of construction documents.
• Proficiency in Revit for production and coordination, and Enscape for visualization.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate clearly with consultants and contractors with a strong commitment to serving in‑house team members.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing repeat project workflows.

• May require walking or standing for extended periods while visiting project sites.
• May need to lift up to 20 pounds.
• May need to move through areas of the office or other worksites.
• Actively participate in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale.
• Required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives; expected to pursue continuous learning.
• Position is required to work onsite at the St. Louis Dover Companies headquarters.
• Travel may be required to offsite company locations, not exceeding 10% of annual work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning