McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With 1,008 closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 33rd largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest overall according to Builder Magazine. McBride builds homes across the St. Louis Metro Area, including St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. McBride is well known for the quality of construction on every home we build.

McBride Homes is seeking a talented and experienced Project Architect to join our architecture team. The ideal candidate will have heavy experience in residential designs, a passion for innovation, and strong leadership skills. As a Project Architect, you will play a critical role in the development and execution of residential project designs, collaborating with internal clients, designers, engineers, and the construction staff.

Top reasons to work with us:

• Growth opportunities
• Diverse project list
• Dynamic company culture
• Excellent compensation
• State of the art production software and office spaces
• Dominant market leader

Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000/ yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program

Location: Chesterfield, MO - Full-Time/On-Site

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design and development of residential architectural projects from concept to completion
• Develop detailed architectural plans, construction drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate with in-house land development, design, estimating, purchasing, engineers, and field staff
• Proficiency in CAD software and ability to teach software libraries and efficiencies
• Quality control of all work by others and self-performed work
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress and ensure design compliance

Qualifications:

• Registered Architect or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Missouri within 6 months of hiring
• 5+ years of experience in architectural design, 3 years minimum residential experience
• Proficiency in architectural design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Solid understanding of residential building codes and zoning ordinances

McBride is an equal opportunity employer.