Senior Architect (Hybrid/Remote)
for each section that has content. Use - for lists. Use
for prose. No job title heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
Let's parse the job description.
Content:
- Intro: "Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr Architect. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. We are looking for an experienced problem solver who enjoys collaborating on multi-discipline projects covering a variety of sectors. Do you enjoy consistent work in the fields of manufacturing, product distribution, industrial facilities and grain handling? Do you want the opportunity to work on one-of-a kind projects like North America's largest ski jump and an infirmary for cloister nuns? If so, VAA's Architecture department may be the place for you. We have a history of repeat clients in the industrial and agricultural sectors with unique opportunities brought to us through our strategic partners."
That's prose. Could be under "About the role" or similar. We'll create a section "About the role" with that content.
- "Your Role" bullet list: list of duties.
Let's extract bullet points:
"Prepare, review and execute proposals/contracts, when appropriate.
Manage project budgets; identify and prepare requests for additional services
Research, understand and manage client expectations to ensure project scope and criteria are met and client is satisfied.
Occasionally participate in marketing efforts to develop new clients and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.
Schedule project team; assign work tasks and track assigned project workflow for disciplines involved in your projects.
Manage coordination meetings.
Provide weekly input on personnel scheduling for project assignments.
Keep Discipline Lead informed of project progress, challenges and successes.
Develop & maintain architectural standards.
Prepare, oversee production, review and certify specifications, drawings and reports.
Perform QA/QC of project: ensure scope and project criteria are met, inter-discipline coordination and technical review.
Perform construction site observation and provide written reports.
Supervise, mentor and train Architects and technical staff.
Strong understanding and working knowledge of codes & standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA and OSHA)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit BIM 360, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Software
Estimated average travel 5%."
These are duties/requirements. Could be under "Responsibilities". We'll list them as
- .
- "Your Resume Must Include" list:
"Bachelors of Architecture from an accredited School of Architecture.
Licensed Architect, NCARB certified with 10 or more years' experience.
8 years Project Management experience.
5 years experience interacting directly with clients.
5 years supervisory experience."
These are qualifications/requirements. Could be under "Qualifications" or "Requirements". We'll use "Qualifications".
- "Starting Hourly Range: $100,000 - $130,000." Actually it's salary range, but they call it Starting Hourly Range? It's a salary range. We'll put under "Pay". Must include only if posting actually states them. Yes.
- "Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!" Benefits section.
- Additional sections: "Get to Know VAA", "Why VAA?" etc. Those could be under "About the company" or "Benefits"? Actually they talk about company culture, perks, etc. Could be under "Benefits" but we already have benefits list. Could create a section "About VAA" or "Company Overview". The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not limited to those. We can add other sections like "About VAA" if content exists. But they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine company info into "About the role" or "Benefits"? However "Get to know VAA" and "Why VAA?" are substantive. Could create a section "About VAA". That seems appropriate.
We also have "Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement. An award-winning workplace..." This could be part of Benefits or a separate "Benefits" section (already have benefits list). Could extend benefits list to include those. But we already have benefits list: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more! The additional perks could be added to benefits list as more items. However we must not invent details; we can include them as they are stated. So we can expand benefits list to include those.
Also "Schedule" section: Not explicitly stated besides flexible schedule options. Could be under Benefits or we could create a Schedule section if we have schedule info. The posting mentions "flexible schedule options". That's schedule-related. Could create a Schedule section with that detail. But we need to avoid thin sections. Maybe incorporate schedule info into Benefits or About VAA. However they gave Schedule as an example heading; we could create a Schedule section if we have schedule specifics. We have "flexible schedule options". That's enough for a Schedule section? Might be thin but still substantive. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we avoid a separate Schedule section and include flexible schedule options in Benefits or About VAA.
Let's decide sections:
- About the role (intro paragraph)
- Responsibilities (list of duties)
- Qualifications (education, experience, certifications)
- Pay (salary range)
- Benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, fun competition, professional development, tuition reimbursement, award-winning workplace)
- About VAA (company description, mission, video link, community involvement, etc.)
We must not repeat job title as heading. Avoid duplication.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Remove "VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer", "Job Posted by ApplicantPro", "Apply today!", hashtags, etc.
Also remove "Get to Know VAA" heading? We'll incorporate that content into About VAA.
We must preserve all substantive info: include the video link? The link is https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video. That's substantive; we should keep it as a link within prose.
Also include "Hear First-hand What It's Like To Work Here, The Range Of Opportunities You Can Find And The Wealth Of Resources That Will Support You - Both Professionally And Personally". That's prose.
Also include "Why VAA?" content: chili cookoff, homebrew tasting, dunk the CEO, charitable PTO, etc. That's also substantive.
We'll combine those into About VAA.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
... intro paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Architecture from an accredited School of Architecture.
- Licensed Architect, NCARB certified with 10 or more years' experience.
- 8 years Project Management experience.
- 5 years experience interacting directly with clients.
- 5 years supervisory experience.
Pay
Starting salary range: $100,000 - $130,000.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Profit-sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Flexible schedule options
- Onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun opportunities for friendly competition (e.g., chili cookoff, homebrew tasting, dunk the CEO)
- Charitable PTO for volunteering
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring, online learning, tuition reimbursement
- Award‑winning workplace (USA Today Top Workplace 2024‑2026, Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces Minnesota 2022‑2025)
About VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity‑handling facilities, and structures for value‑added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half‑century of excellence with a vibrant, future‑focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Hear first‑hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you — both professionally and personally: VAA careers video.
Why VAA? It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
We must ensure no duplicate content. Also ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc.
Check that we didn't include "Job Description Job Description" duplication. We omitted.
Check that we didn't include "Your Role" heading; we used Responsibilities.
Check that we didn't include "Your Resume Must Include" heading; we used Qualifications.
Check that we didn't include "Starting Hourly Range:" we changed to Pay.
Check that we didn't include "Benefits:" we used Benefits.
Check that we didn't include "Get to Know VAA" heading; we integrated.
Check that we didn't include "Why VAA?" heading; we integrated.
Check that we didn't include "Let's get growing™" etc. That's marketing fluff; maybe we can omit as it's not substantive? It's a tagline; could be considered boilerplate. Safer to omit.
Check that we didn't include "Apply today!" etc.
Check that we didn't include "#VAA #Architect #SrArchitect". Omit.
Check that we didn't include "VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer". Omit.
Check that we didn't include "Job Posted by ApplicantPro". Omit.
Now ensure we used for section headings. Yes.
We used - for lists. For responsibilities we need to list each duty. Let's extract them precisely.
Responsibilities list:
- Prepare, review and execute proposals/contracts, when appropriate.
- Manage project budgets; identify and prepare requests for additional services
- Research, understand and manage client expectations to ensure project scope and criteria are met and client is satisfied.
- Occasionally participate in marketing efforts to develop new clients and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.
- Schedule project team; assign work tasks and track assigned project workflow for disciplines involved in your projects.
- Manage coordination meetings.
- Provide weekly input on personnel scheduling for project assignments.
- Keep Discipline Lead
for prose. No job title heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Let's parse the job description. Content: - Intro: "Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr Architect. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. We are looking for an experienced problem solver who enjoys collaborating on multi-discipline projects covering a variety of sectors. Do you enjoy consistent work in the fields of manufacturing, product distribution, industrial facilities and grain handling? Do you want the opportunity to work on one-of-a kind projects like North America's largest ski jump and an infirmary for cloister nuns? If so, VAA's Architecture department may be the place for you. We have a history of repeat clients in the industrial and agricultural sectors with unique opportunities brought to us through our strategic partners." That's prose. Could be under "About the role" or similar. We'll create a section "About the role" with that content. - "Your Role" bullet list: list of duties. Let's extract bullet points: "Prepare, review and execute proposals/contracts, when appropriate. Manage project budgets; identify and prepare requests for additional services Research, understand and manage client expectations to ensure project scope and criteria are met and client is satisfied. Occasionally participate in marketing efforts to develop new clients and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors. Schedule project team; assign work tasks and track assigned project workflow for disciplines involved in your projects. Manage coordination meetings. Provide weekly input on personnel scheduling for project assignments. Keep Discipline Lead informed of project progress, challenges and successes. Develop & maintain architectural standards. Prepare, oversee production, review and certify specifications, drawings and reports. Perform QA/QC of project: ensure scope and project criteria are met, inter-discipline coordination and technical review. Perform construction site observation and provide written reports. Supervise, mentor and train Architects and technical staff. Strong understanding and working knowledge of codes & standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA and OSHA) Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit BIM 360, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Software Estimated average travel 5%." These are duties/requirements. Could be under "Responsibilities". We'll list them as
- .
- "Your Resume Must Include" list:
"Bachelors of Architecture from an accredited School of Architecture.
Licensed Architect, NCARB certified with 10 or more years' experience.
8 years Project Management experience.
5 years experience interacting directly with clients.
5 years supervisory experience."
These are qualifications/requirements. Could be under "Qualifications" or "Requirements". We'll use "Qualifications".
- "Starting Hourly Range: $100,000 - $130,000." Actually it's salary range, but they call it Starting Hourly Range? It's a salary range. We'll put under "Pay". Must include only if posting actually states them. Yes.
- "Benefits: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!" Benefits section.
- Additional sections: "Get to Know VAA", "Why VAA?" etc. Those could be under "About the company" or "Benefits"? Actually they talk about company culture, perks, etc. Could be under "Benefits" but we already have benefits list. Could create a section "About VAA" or "Company Overview". The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but not limited to those. We can add other sections like "About VAA" if content exists. But they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine company info into "About the role" or "Benefits"? However "Get to know VAA" and "Why VAA?" are substantive. Could create a section "About VAA". That seems appropriate.
We also have "Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement. An award-winning workplace..." This could be part of Benefits or a separate "Benefits" section (already have benefits list). Could extend benefits list to include those. But we already have benefits list: Health, dental, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more! The additional perks could be added to benefits list as more items. However we must not invent details; we can include them as they are stated. So we can expand benefits list to include those.
Also "Schedule" section: Not explicitly stated besides flexible schedule options. Could be under Benefits or we could create a Schedule section if we have schedule info. The posting mentions "flexible schedule options". That's schedule-related. Could create a Schedule section with that detail. But we need to avoid thin sections. Maybe incorporate schedule info into Benefits or About VAA. However they gave Schedule as an example heading; we could create a Schedule section if we have schedule specifics. We have "flexible schedule options". That's enough for a Schedule section? Might be thin but still substantive. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we avoid a separate Schedule section and include flexible schedule options in Benefits or About VAA.
Let's decide sections:
- About the role (intro paragraph)
- Responsibilities (list of duties)
- Qualifications (education, experience, certifications)
- Pay (salary range)
- Benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, fun competition, professional development, tuition reimbursement, award-winning workplace)
- About VAA (company description, mission, video link, community involvement, etc.)
We must not repeat job title as heading. Avoid duplication.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application instructions, etc. Remove "VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer", "Job Posted by ApplicantPro", "Apply today!", hashtags, etc.
Also remove "Get to Know VAA" heading? We'll incorporate that content into About VAA.
We must preserve all substantive info: include the video link? The link is https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video. That's substantive; we should keep it as a link within prose.
Also include "Hear First-hand What It's Like To Work Here, The Range Of Opportunities You Can Find And The Wealth Of Resources That Will Support You - Both Professionally And Personally". That's prose.
Also include "Why VAA?" content: chili cookoff, homebrew tasting, dunk the CEO, charitable PTO, etc. That's also substantive.
We'll combine those into About VAA.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
... intro paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Architecture from an accredited School of Architecture.
- Licensed Architect, NCARB certified with 10 or more years' experience.
- 8 years Project Management experience.
- 5 years experience interacting directly with clients.
- 5 years supervisory experience.
Pay
Starting salary range: $100,000 - $130,000.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Profit-sharing
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Flexible schedule options
- Onsite gym
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun opportunities for friendly competition (e.g., chili cookoff, homebrew tasting, dunk the CEO)
- Charitable PTO for volunteering
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring, online learning, tuition reimbursement
- Award‑winning workplace (USA Today Top Workplace 2024‑2026, Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces Minnesota 2022‑2025)
About VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity‑handling facilities, and structures for value‑added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half‑century of excellence with a vibrant, future‑focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Hear first‑hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you — both professionally and personally: VAA careers video.
Why VAA? It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
We must ensure no duplicate content. Also ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc. Check that we didn't include "Job Description Job Description" duplication. We omitted. Check that we didn't include "Your Role" heading; we used Responsibilities. Check that we didn't include "Your Resume Must Include" heading; we used Qualifications. Check that we didn't include "Starting Hourly Range:" we changed to Pay. Check that we didn't include "Benefits:" we used Benefits. Check that we didn't include "Get to Know VAA" heading; we integrated. Check that we didn't include "Why VAA?" heading; we integrated. Check that we didn't include "Let's get growing™" etc. That's marketing fluff; maybe we can omit as it's not substantive? It's a tagline; could be considered boilerplate. Safer to omit. Check that we didn't include "Apply today!" etc. Check that we didn't include "#VAA #Architect #SrArchitect". Omit. Check that we didn't include "VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer". Omit. Check that we didn't include "Job Posted by ApplicantPro". Omit. Now ensure we usedfor section headings. Yes. We used
- for lists. For responsibilities we need to list each duty. Let's extract them precisely. Responsibilities list: - Prepare, review and execute proposals/contracts, when appropriate. - Manage project budgets; identify and prepare requests for additional services - Research, understand and manage client expectations to ensure project scope and criteria are met and client is satisfied. - Occasionally participate in marketing efforts to develop new clients and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors. - Schedule project team; assign work tasks and track assigned project workflow for disciplines involved in your projects. - Manage coordination meetings. - Provide weekly input on personnel scheduling for project assignments. - Keep Discipline Lead