Architect Intern (Fall 2026 Semester)

About the role

Kittle Property Group is a national leader in developing, constructing, and managing affordable and market-rate multi-family communities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we bring more than 75 years of experience and a track record of developing over 20,000 apartment homes with more than $2.5 billion invested nationwide. We were ranked the #2 top affordable housing developer in the United States for multi-family construction starts by Affordable Housing Finance magazine, and we're committed to building communities that create long-term value for residents, partners, and the neighborhoods we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary design drawings for assigned state and federally funded tax credit applications
• Apply fundamental urban planning, landscape, and civil engineering practices to depict community size, unit quantities, and amenities accurately
• Prepare scale drawings of site plans, building layouts, and elevations
• Partner with Estimating to ensure designs align with the construction budget
• Collaborate with internal clients and departments to define functional and spatial requirements
• Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters
• Translate schematic drawings into complete construction documents
• Attend project-related meetings and coordinate next steps with internal stakeholders
• Verify interdepartmental requirements and commitments to agencies
• Coincide with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering, and other consultants during design and construction phases
• Read and write specifications with accuracy and clarity
• Develop project design drawings in alignment with the Architect’s design parameters
• Aid the Architect with reviewing shop drawings and submittals
• Attend supervised jobsite visits and support field coordination needs
• Take on other duties as assigned to support team goals and project success

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an architectural curriculum
• Experience designing multi-family, hotel, assisted living, or other multi-story habitable units preferred
• Knowledge of general construction practices
• Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Analytical problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Technical Skills: AutoCAD required, Revit required, Proficiency with MS Office tools
• Communication and Reasoning Skills: Ability to read, write, interpret, and analyze complex documents, Ability to respond to time-sensitive design and construction inquiries, Ability to communicate persuasively using clear, innovative approaches, Comfort applying fundamentals of geometry and working with ratios, percentages, and proportions, Ability to apply logic and scientific thinking to practical and technical challenges

Benefits

Kittle Property Group offers a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful work that supports communities. Join Us if you're looking to grow your architectural skills in a mission-driven, community-focused organization that values excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.