CAREERS

At ACI Boland, we’re focused on our four guiding principles: families first, cultivate relationships, joyful process, and celebrate creativity. Each of these ideals has an impact on our culture, shaping the personality, and reputation of our firm. They inform how we navigate our client relationships and influence our design process in both our Kansas City and St. Louis offices.

FAMILIES FIRST

Our firm has a flexible, family-friendly environment. Employees are allowed to work on a hybrid schedule with some hours in the office and others at home. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package. It includes items, like:

  • A company-paid life insurance policy
  • A sponsored HSA account
  • A 401K
  • Paid time off

JOYFUL PROCESS

Our leadership team encourages a healthy balance of work and play. Each year, we participate in annual team-building traditions. Some of our favorites are an in-office putt putt tournament, an annual holiday party and gift exchange, quarterly breakfasts, a Halloween celebration, and fantasy football leagues.

CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS

Recognized as a leader in architecture and interior design, we have built long-term relationships with clients in a variety of industries. Our studios serve the following sectors:

  • Heal: Community Hospitals, Healthcare Systems, and Outpatient Care
  • Learn: K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Experiential
  • Live: Multi-Family and Hospitality, Senior Living, and Student Living
  • Work: Corporate, Retail and Mixed Use, and Industrial

CELEBRATE CREATIVITY

We believe our people are our greatest asset, so we invest in our team through professional development, mentorship, and close collaboration. In fact, we offer bi-annual check-ins to see how employees are doing to better support them in their growth. This approach helps all of us continue to innovate, bringing creativity to each project. ACI Boland employees are involved with:

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
  • CREW Kansas City
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
  • Kansas City Area Healthcare Engineers (KCAHE)
  • Missouri Society for Healthcare Engineering (MOSHE)
  • National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
  • Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
  • St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)

FAMILIES FIRST

Our firm has a flexible, family-friendly environment. Employees are allowed to work on a hybrid schedule with some hours in the office and others at home. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package. It includes items, like:

  • A company-paid life insurance policy
  • A sponsored HSA account
  • A 401K
  • Paid time off

CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS

Recognized as a leader in architecture and interior design, we have built long-term relationships with clients in a variety of industries. Our studios serve the following sectors:

  • Heal: Community Hospitals, Healthcare Systems, and Outpatient Care
  • Learn: K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Experiential
  • Live: Multi-Family and Hospitality, Senior Living, and Student Living
  • Work: Corporate, Retail and Mixed Use, and Industrial

JOYFUL PROCESS

Our leadership team encourages a healthy balance of work and play. Each year, we participate in annual team-building traditions. Some of our favorites are an in-office putt putt tournament, an annual holiday party and gift exchange, quarterly breakfasts, a Halloween celebration, and fantasy football leagues.

CELEBRATE CREATIVITY

We believe our people are our greatest asset, so we invest in our team through professional development, mentorship, and close collaboration. In fact, we offer bi-annual check-ins to see how employees are doing to better support them in their growth. This approach helps all of us continue to innovate, bringing creativity to each project. ACI Boland employees are involved with:

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
  • CREW Kansas City
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
  • Kansas City Area Healthcare Engineers (KCAHE)
  • Missouri Society for Healthcare Engineering (MOSHE)
  • National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
  • Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
  • St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are always seeking outgoing, motivated, self-starters who have a passion for architecture. You can find a listing of our current opportunities below. However, if you didn’t see what you were looking for, please feel free to send your resume to HR@aciboland.com.

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

ACI Boland Architects is very supportive of university programs in architecture and interior design. Mentorship is an important part of our firm’s culture. In fact, we have been recognized by AIA Central States as an EP-friendly firm. Whether you’re a recent graduate or still in school, we invite you to contact one of our offices for additional information.

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

ACI Boland Architects is very supportive of university programs in architecture and interior design. Mentorship is an important part of our firm’s culture. In fact, we have been recognized by AIA Central States as an EP-friendly firm. Whether you’re a recent graduate or still in school, we invite you to contact one of our offices for additional information.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Architectural Designer I/II

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 0-5 years industry experience
  • Licensure not required
  • Kansas City and St. Louis offices

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Production of architectural deliverables under the direction of the Senior Architect and/or Project Manager using cartoon sets and guidance provided by Senior Architect/Project Manager
  • Active participant in producing architectural design documents at the direction of Project Architects and Project Managers
  • Incorporates consultant work into project as directed by Project Architect
  • Assists in the assembly of phase end deliverables
  • May occasionally observe or assist administering construction under the supervision of the Project Manager or Project Architect

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures the project is produced according to ACI Boland’s standards within their sphere of influence
  • Maintains connection to schedule and budget authored by the Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge
  • Supports efforts to ensure projects are completed according to workplans developed by the Project Architect and Project Manager and at their direction
  • Responds to directives and markups provided by the quality assurance and quality control reviewers
  • May support a Project Manager during construction with submittals, drawing directives, or observation as assigned

HOW TO APPLY:
If this sounds like a good fit and you want to learn more, please fill out our Culture Index Survey and send your resume to HR@aciboland.com.

ACI/Boland, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Project Architect

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Licensure required
  • Kansas City office

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Assists with the development of cartoon sets or rough outlines architectural deliverables at each phase of design in conjunction with ACI Boland’s Collaborative Design Process. May author entire cartoon on smaller projects
  • Acts with other staff (based on project scale) to research and design concepts and materials
    appropriate for the project, its budget, and client preferences and expectations
  • Acts as day-to-day contact for out of house consultant team during design phases
  • Active participant in producing documents alongside other team members
  • Supporting member of the construction administration team lead by the PM

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures the entire design product is organized according to ACI Boland’s standards and clearly
    delineates the materials and design intents developed with the owner and design team
  • Ensures the design deliverable maintains connection to the production schedule authored by the
    Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge
  • Acts as day-to-day connection between ACI Boland design team and any out of house consultant team on the project. Coordinates all communications and information exchanges between those entities
  • Leads and coordinates response to directives and markups provided by the quality assurance and quality control reviewers promptly and completely
  • Supports the PM during construction administration, including responding to shop submittals in a timely fashion (as requested) and producing construction drawing directives as required by the work when assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this sounds like a good fit and you want to learn more, please fill out our Culture Index Survey and send your resume to HR@aciboland.com.

ACI/Boland, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Architectural Specifications Writer

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for architecture and construction? Do you have a knack for turning technical information into clear and concise written documents? We are seeking a skilled Architectural Specifications Writer to join our dynamic team at ACI Boland.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (10+ years) working as an Architectural Specifications Writer in an architectural, engineering, or construction environment.
  • Strong understanding of construction materials, building codes, and industry standards.
  • Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for detail and clarity.
  • Proficiency in specification writing software/tools (e.g., MasterSpec, SpecLink, NBS Chorus).
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities to meet project deadlines.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse project teams.
  • Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED accreditation is a plus.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and project managers to gather information and technical details related to construction projects.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and comprehensive architectural specifications.
  • Ensure that all specifications adhere to industry standards, local codes, and regulations.
  • Research and select appropriate materials, products, and systems for inclusion in project specifications.
  • Review and edit specifications to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that specifications align with design intent and project goals.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to architectural specifications.
  • Attend project meetings and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to address specification-related queries.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this sounds like a good fit and you want to learn more, please fill out our Culture Index Survey and send your resume to HR@aciboland.com.

ACI/Boland, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.