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Registered Architect

Saint Paul, MN | Direct Hire | $125k-$155k | On-site

Konik is partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering and facilities design firm in the Saint Paul area seeking a Minnesota-licensed Architect to join a growing facilities team. This role is ideal for an experienced architect who enjoys owning projects from concept through construction documents and wants to stay deeply involved in design and documentation.

You will work on challenging renovation and facility improvement projects that support research, laboratory, manufacturing, office, and technical environments. Working alongside mechanical and electrical engineering professionals, you will lead architectural design efforts, prepare complete drawing packages, perform code reviews, and serve as the Architect of Record for a variety of commercial and industrial projects.

Registered Architect Responsibilities:

Lead architectural design and prepare complete construction document packages including demolition plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, wall sections, details, and specifications.

Serve as the Architect of Record, reviewing and stamping drawings while ensuring compliance with applicable building, life safety, and accessibility codes.

Design facility improvements for industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, research, and commercial environments.

Coordinate closely with in-house mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver integrated project solutions.

Participate in client meetings, site reviews, and design discussions while translating client needs into practical technical solutions.

Manage architectural deliverables across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.

Support construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, and design clarifications.

Registered Architect Qualifications:

Licensed Architect in MN; Professional Architectural Degree

7+ years of architectural design experience within industrial, manufacturing, facilities, institutional, or commercial building environments.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and / or Revit, Autodesk design tools, and Bluebeam

Strong knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, and construction documentation standards.

Experience developing full drawing sets with a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

NCARB certified

Industrial or manufacturing facility design.

Experience supporting laboratory, research or technically complex facility projects.

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and HSA options.

401(k) program.

Paid time off and holidays.

Hourly paid position with optional overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours worked.

Stable workload with strong work/life balance and core office hours.

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Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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