Designers, Design Coordinators, and Design Leads - Multi-Family Housing Studio
LRS Architects, Inc. · Portland, OR · 2 days ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
About the role
LRS Architects' Multi-Family Studio is expanding its team, seeking professionals at various career stages to contribute to the design and delivery of multifamily housing projects.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the planning, design, and technical development of multifamily housing projects from concept through construction.
- Produce and coordinate Revit models, construction documents, detailing, schedules, and project deliverables.
- Collaborate with project managers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.
- Coordinate technical information across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines.
- Support project delivery through all phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.
- Participate in client meetings, consultant coordination, and project presentations as your experience grows.
- Apply firm BIM standards, quality assurance processes, and project delivery best practices.
- Mentor junior staff and help guide project teams (Design Lead candidates).
- Continue developing your technical, leadership, and professional skills through mentorship and hands-on project experience.
Requirements
- A professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)
- A passion for designing thoughtful, people-centered housing that enhances communities
- A collaborative, team-first mindset with strong communication and organizational skills
- The ability to manage priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail
- Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to continually learn and grow
- Experience working in Revit and BIM-based project environments
- The ability to contribute effectively whether independently or as part of a larger project team
Skills and Experience We Value
- Designer: Approximately 1-6 years of professional experience, growing technical and design capabilities, developing proficiency in Revit and construction documentation.
- Design Coordinator: Approximately 6-10 years of professional experience, experience coordinating project documentation and consultant work, strong understanding of building systems, codes, detailing, and project delivery.
- Design Lead: Approximately 10+ years of professional experience, experience leading project teams and mentoring staff, ability to coordinate complex projects while maintaining design quality, technical excellence, schedules, and consultant coordination, experience with Multifamily Housing preferred, experience in Senior Living, Mixed-Use, Hospitality, or other comparable large-scale residential project types, knowledge of applicable building codes and accessibility requirements, construction administration experience is a plus, progress toward or attainment of an architectural licensure is encouraged.