Architect - Federal Division

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Architect plays a key role in designing and overseeing architectural projects, providing expert consultation and guidance to clients, and ensuring that all projects meet regulatory standards and client expectations. This position involves coordinating overall design activities from concept to completion, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and producing high-quality architectural designs that align with the firm's vision and client goals. The Architect is responsible for developing detailed construction documents while working with the project team to see that timelines and budgets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal and external design production teams to initiate, develop, and deliver projects according to client specifications and firm standards.
• Partners with the design technology team to create, update, document, and implement company-wide CIM standards, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
• Performs independent planning and design tasks, reviews the work of team members, and prepares detailed construction documents to ensure project success from concept through completion.
• Applies knowledge of codes, standards, and best practices relevant to complex architectural projects, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy.
• Maintains strong inter-departmental and cross-functional relationships with project team members to promote effective communication and project coordination.
• Conducts thorough final Quality Assurance /Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of all project deliverables before submission to clients or released for bidding and construction, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Assists project managers in the preparation of technical proposals, scope definitions, and labor hour estimates, contributing to accurate project planning.
• Works closely with clients, project managers, and technical teams to communicate project scope, deliverables, and expectations, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to architectural associates and interns, helping them develop technical skills, design intuition, and professional growth.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program) or Master of Architecture (6-year program) from a NAAB-accredited institution is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in architecture drafting and design.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Architect (RA) with NCARB certification required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as an effective member of a project team, with strong leadership skills that promote collaboration and project success.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with proven ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources in a professional manner

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.