Project Architect 5+ Years of Experience
Location: Helena, Montana
Salary Range: $86,000–$92,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, technical capabilities, and demonstrated project leadership
About Slate
Slate Architecture is a multi-office, service-oriented architectural firm delivering thoughtful, practical design solutions for commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal, hospitality, and multifamily housing projects. Our work is rooted in collaboration, responsiveness, and a commitment to creating spaces that serve our clients in which they are located.
Our current and recent work includes the $68 million transformation of Capital High School, numerous hospital and fire station projects, and the design of the Park Avenue Townhouses. This diverse portfolio provides opportunities to work on projects that vary in scale, complexity, building type, and community impact.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Architectural Project Designer or Architect with at least five years of post-graduate professional experience who can take ownership of projects from Schematic Design through Construction Administration.
This position is ideal for someone who is highly proficient in Revit, comfortable working directly with clients and consultants, and capable of managing the day-to-day progression of multiple projects with limited oversight. The successful candidate will contribute to significant projects, build meaningful client relationships, and play an active role in the firm’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead projects through Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, bidding and permitting, and Construction Administration.
2. Develop, coordinate, and produce complete Revit-based construction document sets.
3. Collaborate with internal team members, clients, contractors, and consultants.
4. Coordinate consultant disciplines and maintain alignment among the project team.
5. Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and competing priorities.
6. Participate in site visits, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and support construction-phase activities.
7. Mentor and support less-experienced staff while contributing to the firm’s collaborative culture.
Qualifications
1. At least five years of post-graduate professional experience in architecture.
2. Professional degree in architecture, including a B.Arch or M.Arch.
3. Advanced proficiency in Revit.
4. Strong understanding of building systems, detailing, construction documentation, and
construction processes.
5. Demonstrated ability to guide a project from early design through construction.
6. Ability to work independently while remaining actively engaged with a collaborative project team.
7. Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Why Slate Architecture
Slate offers a collaborative, supportive, and low-ego work environment where employees are challenged professionally, encouraged to take meaningful ownership of their work, and given opportunities to grow as architects and leaders.
Our Montana, Nebraska, and Texas offices come together each year for a firmwide retreat focused on professional development, collaboration, and strengthening relationships across the company.
Throughout the year, our offices also host team outings and gatherings that include employees and their
families.
Benefits of joining Slate include:
1. Meaningful ownership of projects and client relationships.
2. Diverse, community-focused work across education, healthcare, public safety, commercial, hospitality, and multifamily housing.
3. Direct involvement with firm leadership and firmwide decision-making.
4. A team-centered workplace where employees are supported and valued.
Compensation and Benefits
Slate Architecture offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
1. Annual salary of $86,000–$92,000, depending on experience, licensure, technical
capabilities, and project leadership
2. Health insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid by Slate
3. Paid time off and paid holidays
4. Retirement benefits with an employer match
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Slate is unable to provide employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
Applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Pay: $86,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Slate is unable to provide employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
Work Location: In person
