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‍Pure Architects | Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid)

Pure Architects is seeking an Architect to support the design, coordination, and delivery of architectural projects from early planning through construction administration. This role is ideal for a licensed architect who enjoys being involved in the technical sides of project delivery while working closely with experienced project leaders and consultants.

If you’re excited to contribute to well-executed projects, grow your technical expertise, and take increasing ownership of your work, we’d love to connect.

Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com

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‍THE ROLE‍

You will work across all phases of design and documentation, supporting programming, conceptual design, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.

This is a hands-on architectural role offering strong mentorship, meaningful project responsibility, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Developing programming studies, design concepts, and construction documents using digital design tools
• Producing plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, renderings, and specifications
• Coordinating design solutions with senior staff, consultants, and internal project teams
• Conducting site visits to field verify existing conditions and gather project data
• Researching building, energy, and accessibility codes to ensure compliant design solutions
• Navigating zoning, planning, and municipal ordinances to support project feasibility and approvals
• Preparing studies, reports, and planning diagrams to support unified design strategies
• Supporting cost estimates, documentation, and project deliverables
• Coordinating permit submissions with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Reviewing submittals and shop drawings during Construction Administration
• Participating in client, consultant, and contractor meetings
• Maintaining organized project documentation and files
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Architecture (NAAB-accredited preferred)
• Licensed Architect (required)
• Minimum 3 years of licensed project experience, 8 years of experience total
• Strong understanding of architectural design, building systems, and construction documentation
• Knowledge of building, energy, and accessibility codes
• Ability to support projects from early design through construction administration
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Creative problem-solver with strong visualization abilities
• Interest in professional growth and increasing project responsibility

Certifications such as LEED, LFA, and/or WELL are a plus

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Tools & Technical Experience

• Autodesk Revit
  
• Enscape, SketchUp, Cove.Tool
  
• Adobe Creative Suite (desired, not required)
  
• Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
• Specification writing (VisiSpec preferred)

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Why Pure Architects

• Direct involvement in projects across all phases
  
• Clear expectations and opportunities for growth
  
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
  
• Exposure to diverse project types and scopes
• Hybrid/Flexible work schedule 
• Casual, fun, collaborative environment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off + Earned Time Off
• Retirement Match

Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com‍

Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com

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The Role

The Interior Designer generates design concepts for interior focused projects at various scales and complexities, including programming, planning space, furniture, and equipment, floor, ceiling, finish, and furniture plans, details, and schedules. This role is responsible for supporting team members through all phases of design and construction administration. The Interior Designer continues to develop new or improved design techniques and benchmarks best practices to create innovative interior experiences at Pure Architects.

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Position Accountabilities:

• Works with the project team to determine project timeline, goals, and requirements for their space design.
• Effectively manages time and project costs to meet deadlines with accuracy and quality.
• Collaborates with Architects, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors to further understand how interior space should function, appear, and be furnished to deliver an excellent interior experience.
• Analyzes brand essence and intended experiences to determine interior finish implementation, assisting in materials selection, installation, and maintenance.
• Works with the project team and clients to select materials, furniture, furnishings, and other equipment.
• Participates in ordering, obtaining, and maintaining our interior finish library, including furniture items.
• Ensures client satisfaction throughout the design and construction process by documenting meeting minutes and initiating experience surveys.
• Works with Contractors, Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Dealers to secure finishes and furniture.
• Creatively drafts written Narratives with clarity and expertise.
• Prepares sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate preliminary designs to clients.
• Uses software to create illustrative renderings of proposed design concepts.
• Uses design applications to prepare and illustrate final plans.
• Creates and contributes to presentations to the team and clients including rendering of materials needed for each project.
• Documents interior finishes and details in construction documents.
• Supports product specification and specification writing.
• Collaborates with the project team, gives and welcomes feedback to build trust and promote clear and transparent communication.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
• All other job duties as apparent or assigned.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s of Interior Design required
• Actively working toward or achieved NCIDQ certification
• LEED, WELL, Fitwell, LFA Accreditation a plus
• Two to Eight years of experience working in a Professional Interior Design capacity
• Experience using Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam

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Required Knowledge, Skills + Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with furniture design and furniture selection is preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building, ADA, and energy codes related to interior design and finishes.
• Strong design skills, understanding of user experience in space, and craft of interior finishes.
• Research skills, an ability to critically think through problems.
• Great communication skills, ability to communicate verbally, graphically, and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence, project management skills, and leadership abilities.
• Must be able to distinguish between colors.

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Why Pure Architects

• Direct ownership of your projects
• Clear expectations and accountability
• The ability to influence workflows and standards
• Hybrid/Flexible work schedule
• Casual, fun, collaborative environment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off + Earned Time Off
• Retirement Match

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‍Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com

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‍Pure Architects | Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid)

Pure Architects is seeking a Project Lead / Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex architectural projects and lead teams through successful delivery. This role is ideal for a licensed architect who excels at operations, client leadership, and project execution.

If you enjoy running projects, managing teams, and working directly with clients, we’d love to connect.

Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com

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The Role

You will lead multiple projects from contract through construction, serving as the primary client contact and internal project leader. You’ll manage scope, schedule, budget, contracts, consultants, and staff—while maintaining quality, profitability, and strong client relationships.

This is a hands-on leadership role with direct access to firm principals and decision-making authority.

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Full lifecycle project delivery leadership on a variety of projects
  
• Primary client relationship management
  
• Active management of project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and profitability
  
• Leading and mentoring architects, designers, and technical staff
  
• Coordination of consultants and contractors through CA
  
• Drafting and managing Professional Service Agreements and AIA contracts
• Leading internal, client, and consultant meetings; setting agendas and documenting actions
  
• Proactive risk management and scope control
  
• Oversight of cost estimating and coordination with construction partners
  
• Maintaining consistent project documentation and communication standards
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Architect (required)
  
• 10+ years of project experience, 5+ of which are in project management, including leading teams and complex scopes
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited preferred)
  
• Strong understanding of A/E fee structures, staffing, and project financials
  
• Deep knowledge of building systems, materials, and codes
  
• Experience leading projects through construction administration
  
• Clear communicator with strong organizational and leadership skills
  
  

Tools & Technical Experience

• Project planning and tracking software
  
• Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
  
• Adobe Creative Suite (preferred, not required)
  
• Revit (preferred, not required)

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Why Pure Architects

• Direct ownership of your projects
  
• Clear expectations and accountability
  
• The ability to influence workflows and standards
  
• Opportunities to mentor staff and help shape the firm’s future
• Hybrid/Flexible work schedule
• Casual, fun, collaborative environment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off + Earned Time Off
• Retirement Match

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Please send applications and questions to office@purearchitects.com

‍Pure Architects | Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid)

Pure Architects is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage the day-to-day aspects of HR at Pure Architects and support HR needs across other family businesses. If you enjoy creating a positive, consistent employee experience and managing HR functions in a collaborative environment, we’d like to hear from you.

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The Role

You will be responsible for creating a positive, consistent employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle and serves as a primary resource for employees and leadership on HR-related matters. Your responsibilities include payroll administration, employee benefits management, recruiting, onboarding, employee records, leave administration, employee relations, compliance, performance support, and offboarding.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Collaboration with firm leadership and operations team to manage all aspects of the employee experience. 
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees and leadership regarding HR-related questions, policies, benefits, payroll, leave, and other employment matters.
• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding process as well as offboarding processes.
• Processing payroll for Pure Architects and other supported businesses in accordance with established payroll schedules.
• Managing all payroll-related matters including audits, end-of-year-processing, and employee changes.
• Managing day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, and other employer-sponsored benefits.
• Administration and coordination of employee leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Serving as HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns and employment-related questions
• Supporting performance review and employee development processes via fair, consistent, and well-documented practices.
• Monitoring HR-related regulatory changes to support compliance with policy and procedural updates.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in human resources, people operations, or similar role preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional certification a plus.

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Tools & Technical Experience

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycor or similar platform experience preferred.
• Intermediate to expert experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, G Suite (Google) Gmail, Calendars, Sheets, Docs, Slides, shared drives, etc.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and payroll processes. 
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll and applicable employment laws and regulations.  

Why Pure Architects

• Direct ownership of your work
• Clear expectations and accountability
• The ability to influence workflows and standards
• Hybrid/Flexible work schedule
• Casual, fun, collaborative environment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability benefits
• Paid Time Off + Earned Time Off
• Retirement Match

‍Please apply at the link below: https://purearchitectureanddevelopmentllc.applytojob.com/apply/Eq8JA6zBT2/Senior-HR-Generalist

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