About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial (Architecture & Engineering).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This entry-level Building Planner (Architect) role supports building architectural design work for industrial projects. You will join a multidisciplinary project team and help establish, maintain, and apply design standards, tools, and documentation to support successful project delivery. This position is based in Lenexa, KS.

Estimated pay (posted): $96,218 per year (estimated).

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Responsibilities

• Receive opportunities to program and develop conceptual building designs.
• Support building code research and produce code analyses and life‑safety plans; communicate findings to the project team.
• Assist with construction estimating by developing architectural package materials used to obtain costs for proposals.
• Apply and help improve company standards, tools, and processes to keep projects on budget and schedule.
• Coordinate directly with in‑house electrical, HVAC, plumbing and structural engineers for complete building design.
• Learn to write and develop project specifications using specification software.
• Assist with technical bid analysis and evaluate practicality of bid proposals.
• Participate in value engineering reviews and recommend cost-appropriate alternatives.
• Support architectural designers and develop methods to guide architectural deliverables.
• Gain experience with workflows for Engineer‑Procure‑Construct (EPC) and Design‑Build project delivery.
• Support construction administration activities such as submittals, RFIs, and field support.

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Qualifications

• NAAB‑accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry level).
• GPA above 3.0 preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking ability.
• Self‑starter with a strong work ethic and an adaptable, growth mindset.

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Other requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, teammates, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Follow safety policies and written/oral instructions.
• Work during normal business hours and be available for overtime or weekend work as project needs require.

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, which typically includes medical, dental and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off. Specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization during the process.

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Legal & compliance notes

• This posting complies with applicable U.S. federal and Kansas employment laws. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship availability, if any, will be confirmed by the client during the hiring process.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities consistent with federal and state law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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