Architect / Project Manager

BDA Architecture – Building Design for Animals, is an award-winning architecture firm, recognized as a premier animal care facility designer in the U.S. and abroad. We specialize in veterinarian hospitals/clinics, pet boarding facilities, animal humane centers and for most leading university schools of veterinary medicine. As one of the few specialty animal care designers in the world, our projects span the globe, from China to India, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Canada and across the U.S. With over 30 years in the business, BDA is an industry leader. We focus heavily on innovation and education, and our partners lead discussions and workshops at animal care conventions throughout the country.

BDA is seeking a Project Manager / Project Architect with at least 5 years of design and management experience in mid-sized commercial or health care projects.  Candidates must be proficient in all phases of design, construction documents and construction administration. AutoCAD proficiency is required, and experience with Revit and SketchUp is a plus. In general, a candidate must be team-oriented with strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. Our Project Managers should be excellent at multi-tasking, time management and self-discipline. Candidates should also be prepared for occasional national and international travel, including overnight and long day trips. Current US residents with valid work authorization only.

BDA strives for longevity and growth with our employees. Therefore, our compensation and benefits package are extremely competitive. Our healthcare and retirement contributions exceed industry and local standards, and our yearly bonus program is virtually unmatched.

Although our work is taken seriously, the office environment at BDA is fun and casual. We are pet friendly and many employees bring their dogs to work. In the summer we work slightly extended hours Monday thru Thursday, with afternoons off on Fridays. We also do our best to work smart and efficiently, limiting the need for after-hours or weekend work. 

BDA is located in Albuquerque, NM – an up-and-coming city surrounded by world class outdoor recreation - including skiing, hiking, cycling and mountain biking, rock climbing and more. We boast 350 average days of sunny skies, with mild winters and summers. Albuquerque is rich in culture, history and diversity, with excellent museums, festivals and events. We are famous for our local cuisine and home to one of the most flourishing craft brewery scenes in the country. Furthermore, Albuquerque has very affordable housing and a low cost of living.