Associate, Senior Architect

Associate, Senior Architect

Introba is seeking an Associate, Senior Architect to join our growing team at our St. Louis location. The Associate, Senior Architect will provide architectural design and construction administration services from initial project inception through completion along with providing Introba services and administering projects as Introba's primary single source contact. Additionally, will plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

• Research, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, building codes and materials and consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements for new structure or renovation, and summarize information regarding design, specifications, color, equipment, furnishings, estimated costs and construction time.
• Develops building and site designs including the evaluation of alternative building materials, building systems and equipment together with other considerations based on program, budget, and aesthetics and presents and explains design of the project to client and other team representatives.
• Coordinates all components that will comprise the building project including site, interiors, structural and MEPFP disciplines and integrates these elements into a unified design while producing and coordinating drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates and other documents during the design process in accordance with established quality standards.
• Coordinates and prepares submittals at appropriate intervals during the design process for submission and review with the client and assists the client in filing documents for government approvals and permits.
• Assists the client in obtaining competitive bids or negotiated proposals and takes an active role during construction administration to represent, advise and consult with the client.
• Assists the Owner in the organized close-out of the project including final site observation and development of punch list; certificate of completion; coordination and preparation of record drawings and other closeout documents while maintaining an organized project file documenting the entire design and construction process.
• Assists market niche leaders in pursuing potential project opportunities and presenting Introba qualifications to prospective clients and develops and presents proposals for Introba's services including determination of project understanding; summary of services; deliverables; schedule and fee.
• Administers the agreement between the client and Introba and periodically reviews the document to assure that client and Introba are fulfilling respective obligations while establishing work plan and staffing needs for each project phase and arranges for recruitment or assignment of appropriate personnel and consultants as required.
• Prepares, monitors, and periodically updates project schedule identifying milestone project dates for the entire team and maintains a good working relationship with all members of the project team, confers with them and assures that proper communication and documentation are taking place.
• Oversees production of drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates and other documents and assures that quality standards are maintained, and mentors assigned workforce aiding in career development and skill development.
• Assures coordination is taking place (during all project phases) between in-house disciplines, consultants, client, client's consultants, and contractors and monitors budgets to track the hours as assigned to the project. Takes appropriate corrective measures to prevent budget overruns. Notifies the Project Manager if additional fees for changes in services are required as appropriate, relative to the original scope of the project.
• Oversees the construction procurement process including assisting the client in establishing list of bidders; obtaining competitive bids; evaluating bids; and working with the Project Manager in preparing contracts for construction.
• Represents, advises, and consults with the client during construction administration and oversees the proper close-out of the project.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8+ Years of Experience
• Registration Required; NCARB Desired.
• Diversified Market Experience;
  Government and/or Healthcare experience desired.
• Broad exposure to a variety of building types - construction, and project delivery methods.
• Proficient to Advanced in Revit (current version 2025)
• Intermediate to Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Developing Specifications utilizing Master Spec Format.
• Proficiency in report writing and design analysis narratives.
• Ability to edit PDF Documents in Bluebeam desired.
• General support software skills include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft One Drive, Microsoft Construct…