Residential Project Architect (Missoula)
About the Role
A&E + SMA Design is seeking a passionate Residential Project Architect to join our multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on high-end residential design, from concept to construction, in a collaborative environment that values creativity, sustainability, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and want to work alongside talented professionals in the Northwest, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of high-end residential projects, from concept sketches to construction.
- Translate client vision into innovative, functional, and beautiful design solutions.
- Oversee communication and coordination with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
- Research and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Manage and produce presentation materials for client and agency meetings.
- Document and distribute meeting minutes while tracking project budgets, schedules, and workflow.
- Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
- Attend job site meetings, issue supplemental instructions, and respond to RFIs during the Construction Administration phase.
- Use Revit and rendering tools to produce accurate and compelling drawings and visuals.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Architecture.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential design, with an emphasis or specialty in high-end residential projects.
- Proficiency in Revit is required (applicants without this experience will not be considered).
- Strong proficiency in other 3D rendering tools, such as SketchUp, Enscape, and Lumion.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a creative team environment.
- Passion for design and architecture, with an appreciation for timeless beauty and effortless function.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Must be located in Kalispell, Missoula, or Bozeman.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with full benefits.
- Annual bonuses.
- Generous paid personal leave.
- 401K and Roth with profit sharing.
- Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance (cost shared at 75% employer / 25% employee).
- $50,000 of group life insurance.
- Basic long-term care insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Employee wellness program.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Frequent staff excursions and events, including an annual staff retreat, happy hours, and holiday parties.
About the Firm
A&E + SMA Design is an integrated design firm with offices in Billings, Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell, Montana. Our team of over 100 professionals is united by a shared commitment to client satisfaction, design excellence, and making a positive impact on the world. We blend architecture, interior design, construction administration, historic preservation, and graphic design into a holistic process for a wide range of project types.
Montana offers breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and abundant outdoor activities, making it an ideal place to live and work. Each of our office locations provides easy access to mountain ranges, rivers, and cultural sites.