BH Properties

Buys and renovates commercial properties

Architect

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePlano, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Texas Architect license is required; licensure in additional states is a plus.
Seven to ten years of professional architectural experience, preferably with significant experience in commercial real estate, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, or other commercial projects.
Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept through construction and construction administration.
Strong understanding of commercial building systems, construction methods, detailing, building codes, accessibility requirements, and permitting processes.
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience reviewing construction documents, consultant drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, constructability, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities with organization and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate design alternatives and make practical recommendations.
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of projects and decisions.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
A strong sense of design and understanding of how architecture can support leasing, tenant experience, operational efficiency, and asset value.
Ability to work in an in-office environment in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

Provide architectural leadership and expertise for the commercial real estate portfolio, including existing properties, redevelopment projects, repositioning initiatives, and tenant improvements.
Work with Asset Management, Leasing, Construction, and Property Management teams to understand project objectives and develop architectural solutions aligned with business and investment goals.
Support acquisitions and due diligence by evaluating existing conditions, site and building opportunities, zoning and code considerations, and potential redevelopment strategies.
Prepare conceptual plans, test fits, site plans, floor plans, elevations, renderings, and presentation materials to evaluate redevelopment, leasing, and repositioning opportunities.
Develop design concepts that support leasing objectives, enhance tenant experience, improve functionality, and maximize asset value, flexibility, and marketability.
Lead projects from initial concept through construction, including programming, planning, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
Work with company personnel and outside consultants on major design, planning, technical, code, and constructability decisions.
Lead and coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), civil, landscape, interiors, signage, accessibility, and other project consultants as required.
Produce and oversee architectural drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
Review consultant drawings and deliverables for design coordination, accuracy, completeness, constructability, and consistency with project objectives.
Coordinate with jurisdictions, permitting authorities, and other agencies to facilitate approvals and maintain project schedules.
Guide and manage permitting, code compliance, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, field coordination, punch lists, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities.
Participate in construction meetings and site visits; identify design, quality, coordination, and constructability issues and work with the project team to resolve them.
Review existing buildings and spaces and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, reconfigurations, and capital improvements.
Evaluate alternative design approaches and materials considering cost, durability, maintenance, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset value.
Assist with budgeting, preliminary cost analysis, value engineering, and scope development throughout the project lifecycle.
Balance design quality with constructability, schedule, budget, leasing requirements, building operations, and return on investment.
Maintain organized project documentation and ensure architectural deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and issued in accordance with project requirements.
Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and responsiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve design and construction processes, standards, and best practices across the company’s portfolio.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, brokers, contractors, consultants, municipalities, and other project partners.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, repositioning, redevelopment, and/or adaptive reuse is highly desirable.
Licensure as an architect in additional states is a plus.

ARCHITECT www.bhproperties.com

COMPANY

BH Properties, is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, affordable and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States along with investments in distressed debt, ground leases and affordable housing. The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Seattle and can acquire and close transactions, in most cases, in as little as ten days. Founded over thirty-two (32) years ago and operating with no outside capital partners allows us advantages in moving quickly and creatively in structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 12M square feet across 18 states.

In May 2025, the Company launched 'Haven Housing', an investment vertical for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable housing and market rate communities. As of its launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owns and manages over 4,000 residential units

POSITION

The Company is seeking an experienced Architect to join our in-house design and construction management team. The Architect will provide architectural leadership and expertise across the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio, supporting acquisitions, leasing and asset management.

The position will report to the Managing Director, Asset Management, responsible for the Company’s Texas portfolio.

LOCATION (IN-OFFICE)

Plano, TX

DUTIES

Provide architectural leadership and expertise for the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio, including existing properties, redevelopment projects, repositioning initiatives, and tenant improvements.
Work with Asset Management, Leasing, Construction, and Property Management teams to understand project objectives and develop architectural solutions aligned with business and investment goals.
Support acquisition and due diligence activities by evaluating existing conditions, site and building opportunities, zoning and code considerations, and potential redevelopment strategies.
Prepare conceptual plans, test fits, site plans, floor plans, elevations, renderings, and presentation materials to evaluate, redevelopment, leasing, and repositioning opportunities.
Develop design concepts that support leasing objectives, enhance tenant experience, improve functionality, and maximize the value, flexibility, and marketability of the asset.
Lead projects from initial concept through construction, including programming, planning, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
Work directly with Company personnel and outside consultants on major design, planning, technical, code, and constructability decisions.
Lead and coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interiors, signage, accessibility, and other project consultants as required.
Produce and oversee high-quality architectural drawings and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
Review consultant drawings and deliverables for design coordination, accuracy, completeness, constructability, and consistency with project objectives.
Coordinate with jurisdictions, permitting authorities, and other agencies to facilitate approvals and maintain project schedules.
Guide and manage permitting, code compliance, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field coordination, punch lists, and QA/QC activities.
Participate in construction meetings and site visits; identify design, quality, coordination, and constructability issues and work with the project team to resolve them.
Review existing buildings and spaces and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, reconfigurations, and capital improvements.
Evaluate alternative design approaches and materials with consideration for cost, durability, maintenance, schedule, constructability, and long-term asset value.
Assist with budgeting, preliminary cost analysis, value engineering, and scope development throughout the project lifecycle.
Balance high-quality design with practical considerations including constructability, schedule, budget, leasing requirements, building operations, and return on investment.
Maintain organized project documentation and ensure architectural deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and issued in accordance with project requirements.
Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and responsiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve design and construction processes, standards, and best practices across the Company’s portfolio.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, brokers, contractors, consultants, municipalities, and other project partners.
Lead projects from concept through construction, including planning, design, CDs, permitting, and construction administration.
Work directly with our team and/or consultants on major design, planning, technical, and constructability decisions.
Lead and coordinate structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and other consultants.
Guide permitting, code compliance, RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and QA/QC.
Balance great design with constructability, schedule, and budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Architect in Texas required. Licensure in additional states is a plus.
7–10 years of professional architectural experience, preferably with significant experience in commercial real estate, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, or other commercial projects.
Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept through construction and construction administration.
Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, repositioning, redevelopment, and/or adaptive reuse is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of commercial building systems, construction methods, detailing, building codes, accessibility requirements, and permitting processes.
Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience reviewing construction documents, consultant drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings.
Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, constructability, and coordination with contractors and consultants.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate design alternatives and make practical recommendations.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while also taking ownership of projects and decisions.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong sense of design and an understanding of how architecture can support leasing, tenant experience, operational efficiency, and asset value.
Ability to work effectively in an in-office environment in Plano, Texas.

COMPENSATION

We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.

About the Company

BH Properties

Buys and renovates commercial properties

BH Properties buys, renovates and manages commercial real estate for businesses seeking office, industrial and retail space. It targets properties with vacancies or other operating problems, then upgrades buildings and finds tenants to improve their income and value. The company handles acquisitions and property operations within one organization, earning rental income and selling assets once its investment plans are complete. Beyond owning buildings, it finances property transactions and buys real estate debt, giving owners and borrowers another route to capital when conventional deals are difficult to arrange. Founded in 1994, BH Properties is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Westwood, CA
Founded: 1994

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