Licensed Architect

At Felderman Design-Build, we believe in building a better construction experience from concept to completion. Felderman is a commercial design-build general contractor in Northeast Indiana, committed to providing our customers with a better way to build.

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• Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity for a licensed architect who is ready to leave the silos of the traditional design-bid-build model behind. At FDB, you will not just draft plans; you will partner with the Project Manager and the customer to be the design leader who guides the vision, manages the project's constructability, and sees your design executed in the field.

Join a team that values innovation, Extreme Ownership, and integrated collaboration. This is your chance to lead transformative commercial projects in a rapidly growing community with an unprecedented level of influence.

About the Role

As our in-house Licensed Architect, you serve as the architectural leader for all design-build projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring all designs are creative, functional, compliant, and—critically—constructed with maximum efficiency and quality. You will strategically balance vision with the essential realities of budget, schedule, and field execution.

What You Will Be Doing

I. Visionary Design and Customer Engagement

Concept Initiation :

Lead initial customer consultations and feasibility studies, translating complex needs and customer goals into actionable architectural concepts.

Conceptual Development :

Develop and present persuasive conceptual drawings, imagery, and specifications that clearly define the project vision and excite the customer.

Compliance and Research :

Conduct all necessary research on feasibility, zoning, environmental impacts, and code compliance, ensuring the design is fully permitted and legally sound.

II. Integrated Project Delivery & Budget Discipline

Integrated Project Management :

Serve as the architectural lead, coordinating directly with Project Managers to ensure alignment between design, constructability, cost, and project schedule.

Budget Discipline & Value Engineering :

Actively manage the design within the customer budget. Utilize your construction knowledge to perform real-time Value Engineering, selecting materials and methods that maintain design integrity while optimizing cost and schedule.

Documentation and Deliverables :

Prepare complete and accurate construction documents, imagery, and specifications necessary for permitting, procurement, and field execution.

Construction Support :

Maintain design integrity throughout the construction phase by efficiently reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs, ensuring timely and effective responses that prevent field delays.

III. Team Mentorship and Organizational Improvement

Design-Build Workflow Refinement :

Actively participate in FDB’s continuous improvement efforts, refining the design-build workflow and enhancing our internal processes to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

Technical Mentorship :

Provide guidance and mentorship on best practices in design, detailing, and technical execution to design staff and construction professionals as needed.

Brand Representation :

Enthusiastically represent Felderman in customer meetings, community-facing opportunities, and industry events as a professional and trusted leader.

What You Will Bring

Core Values :

Demonstrate enthusiastic commitment to Felderman's Core Values—Customer First, Extreme Ownership, Teamwork, Health & Safety, Excellence.

Creativity and Vision :

A talent for seeing space in three dimensions and designing innovative, functional solutions.

Project Leadership :

Strong interpersonal and project management skills to guide teams and deliver exceptional results.

Technical Expertise :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and more.

Design-Build Mindset :

A collaborative approach that balances design intent with constructability, cost awareness, and schedule requirements.

Analytical Skills :

Ability to gather and analyze data to inform project strategies; strong understanding of construction methods, materials, codes, and regulations.

Education and Experience :

A bachelor’s degree in architecture (master’s preferred), professional licensure (NCARB certificate preferred), and 5+ years of architectural experience. Prior experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment strongly preferred.

How We Take Care of Our People

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company 401(k) with FDB Match

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person