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Bodwé Professional Services

Location:
United States, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

The Senior Architectural Designer is a design leader, technical expert, and relationship-builder who serves as a primary point of contact for clients and establishes the foundational relationship between the client and the Bodwé team. This role represents the Bodwé in the earliest stages of a project, listening intently, asking the right questions, and translating the client’s needs, culture, and vision into meaningful architectural solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a client contact from project initiation through completion
Facilitate discovery sessions to understand client's mission, values, and operational needs
Translate client goals into creative, functional, and culturally responsive design solutions
Lead and coordinate client presentations
Proactively manage client expectations
Partner with the Director of Design to align design vision with client objectives
Foster long-term client relationships
Lead concept development, schematic design, and design detailing for multiple projects
Integrate cultural, sustainable, and operational considerations into design work
Review and approve design deliverables
Collaborate to set and maintain design standards
Stay current on design trends, materials, technologies, and best practices
Oversee and coordinate all design phases from concept through construction administration
Direct production of detailed design documentation in Revit and other platforms
Review drawing sets for compliance with codes, specifications, and technical requirements
Support construction administration, including site visits, RFIs, and submittal reviews
Anticipate and resolve design and coordination issues
Manage, coach, and mentor design staff
Provide clear direction, set priorities, and ensure accountability for project deliverables
Model collaborative leadership
Serve as a role model for Bodwé's values and guiding principles

Requirements:

Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB accredited institution
10+ years of architectural design experience, including leadership in client-facing roles
Must have Real ID or Passport for commercial airfare travel
Must have valid driver's license
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

Master of Architecture
Licensed Architect
CSI CDT Certification
Experience with federal, tribal, and community-based projects

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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