Senior Architect

McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With an expected 1,000 closings in 2026, McBride Homes is proud to be recognized as the 33rd largest privately-owned builder in the United States and the 69th largest overall according to Builder Magazine.

McBride Homes is seeking a talented Architect to join our architecture team. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential designs, a passion for innovation, and strong leadership skills. As an 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. This is an in-office position located in our new state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.

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

Salary: $120,000-$130,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual discretionary bonus opportunity.

Position Summary:

The Senior Architect will lead residential architectural efforts from concept through construction, ensuring design excellence, code compliance, efficiency, and constructability across a high-volume production environment. This role requires strong technical expertise, mentorship capability, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the design and development of residential architectural projects from concept through construction documentation
• Serve as a senior technical resource for architectural standards, detailing, and code compliance
• Coordinate closely with in-house land development, engineering, estimating, purchasing, and field construction teams
• Review and approve construction drawings, plan sets, and specifications for accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
• Establish and maintain CAD/BIM standards, libraries, and workflows; mentor team members on best practices
• Ensure quality control across all architectural deliverables, including work produced by junior staff
• Conduct site visits as needed to ensure design intent and construction compliance
• Support product innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio

Qualifications:

• Licensed Architect in the State of Missouri (required)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 5-10 years of professional architectural experience, with a strong focus on residential design
• Extensive knowledge of residential building codes, construction methods, and production housing standards
• High proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer.

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