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Principal Architect

BSA Lifestructures Inc
Carmel, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
Are you a Registered Architect passionate about creating inspired solutions that improve lives? BSA, a 100% employee-owned firm, is looking for talented individuals like you to join our team. Contribute to transformative healing, learning or discovery projects while playing a pivotal role in business development and fostering client relationships.


What You'll Do:

Business Development and Sales Growth

  • Contribute to business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic project acquisition.
  • Promote BSA's reputation by building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Project Collaboration and Design Leadership

  • Partner with Senior Architects and a team of experts to drive the architectural design and planning process.
  • Engage clients throughout all project phases using innovative processes and tools.
  • Lead the creation of design presentations, process documentation, and working drawings.
  • Present designs to clients and committees, addressing feedback and modifications.

Project Management Excellence

  • Oversee project scope, budget, and schedule across all phases.
  • Enhance design processes and ensure accurate coordination across disciplines.
  • Coordinate project delivery across design and construction phases.
  • Mentor and guide younger staff, fostering their growth and development.

Business Development and Sales Growth

  • Contribute to business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
  • Drive revenue growth through strategic project acquisition.
  • Promote BSA LifeStructures' reputation by building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Continuous Learning and Development

  • Pursue additional certifications to expand your expertise.
  • Stay updated on materials, products, and detailing through ongoing education.
  • Participate in seminars and professional organizations to enhance your knowledge.


Education and Experience:

  • Educational Background: Accredited Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
  • Professional Licensure: Professional Licensure in Architecture, with an NCARB certificate preferred.
  • Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus in one of our markets (healing, learning or discover).
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop preferred.
  • Office Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.


Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
  • Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • New modern studio in downtown Carmel

Why You’ll Thrive at BSA:

Our core values define us:

  • Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
  • Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
  • Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
  • Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business. 
  • Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart. 

 

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your architectural career with BSA!


BSA LifeStructures has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Central Indiana for 2024 by The Indianapolis Star, an award based entirely on employee feedback. We're proud to be part of this select group of organizations committed to fostering a positive work environment.

BSA LifeStructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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