Architect / Project Architect (Hospitality / Multifamily / Senior Living)

Location: St. Louis, MO (HQ)
Company: Drury Development Corporation — Represented by Luxus Group
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 4+ years (Project Architect / Architect)
Software Focus: Revit + AutoCAD (strong proficiency required)

About Drury Development Corporation

Drury Development Corporation is the development and construction arm behind Drury Hotels, with a proven reputation for building and renovating high-quality hospitality assets across the United States. The organization is known for delivering projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and long-term value, whether it’s a renovation or a ground-up build. (Drury Development)

One of Drury’s strongest differentiators in the market is its fully integrated in-house delivery model—bringing together architects, engineers, interior designers, and construction managers under one organization to create streamlined execution and consistent project outcomes. (linkedin.com)

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly established development organization (70+ years in business per your notes; Drury Development traces back decades and is widely cited as founded in 1959) with an ongoing national pipeline of work supporting both new construction and renovation growth. (Siteline)

Role Snapshot

This is a highly collaborative Architect / Project Architect opportunity supporting an active portfolio of:

• Hotels / Hospitality

• High-Rise

• Multifamily

• Senior Living

You’ll work alongside an experienced in-house team through the full project lifecycle — from site planning and design documentation to construction administration — with the unique advantage of being part of a company that truly understands ownership expectations because they are the owner/developer.

If you’re looking for a role where your work directly translates into real buildings (without excessive red tape), this is an outstanding platform.

Position Summary

The Project Architect is responsible for providing architectural services across multiple phases of design and construction. The role requires a strong combination of:

• Technical proficiency and construction documentation discipline

• Coordination and follow-through across project stakeholders

• Quality control standards

• Construction administration support

• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

You will work independently on smaller projects and scopes, and on larger initiatives will work closely with senior architectural leadership and broader project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Documentation

• Provide architectural services through all phases including:

  • site planning

  • building design and detailing

  • design documentation

  • construction administration

• Develop high-quality construction documents in alignment with firm standards

• Incorporate design intent into:

  • construction documentation

  • specifications

  • field execution support

• Maintain project schedules by ensuring timely preparation of assigned deliverables

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Participate in project team coordination across:

  • architecture

  • engineering disciplines

  • interiors

  • construction management

• Facilitate coordination with:

  • consultants

  • contractors

  • fabricators

  • regulatory agencies

• Maintain close collaboration with internal team members and external partners

Construction Administration (CA)

• Support construction administration including:

  • shop drawing and submittal review

  • RFI responses

  • quality control

  • site visits / field observation

• Identify and help resolve technical issues during construction to maintain quality and schedule

Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate new products and building systems

• Support energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives

• Contribute to departmental process improvements to increase project efficiency and quality

Requirements (Must-Haves) — Clear Bulleted Section

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• 4+ years of professional architectural experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

• Strong experience producing:

  • construction documents

  • technical detailing

  • field observation support

• Strong proficiency in:

  • Revit (highly important)

  • AutoCAD

  • Microsoft Office

• Strong understanding of:

  • building codes and standards

  • construction methods and systems

  • architectural terminology and documentation conventions

• Strong professional skills in:

  • leadership

  • organization

  • business writing

  • communication

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued)

• Licensed Architect OR actively on the licensure track

• Familiarity with visualization and presentation tools such as:

  • SketchUp

  • Photoshop

  • 3D visualization software

• Working knowledge of:

  • energy analysis

  • rebates / incentives

  • jurisdictional processes and plan review workflows

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience (role level will be calibrated based on years of experience, Revit strength, and project leadership scope).

If you want, I can also dial this into a market range for St. Louis (e.g., 4–10 years vs. 10–15 years), but Drury’s overall package should be positioned as “development-side stability + in-house delivery platform,” which is a major recruiting advantage.

Benefits & Perks

Drury Development offers a compelling package that may include:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• Retirement plan options

• Professional development support / continuing education assistance

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

• Strong long-term stability and ongoing national pipeline of work (Drury Development)

• Career growth opportunities within a vertically integrated development organization

Why Join Drury Development (Selling Points That Recruit Top Talent)

This role is especially attractive for architects who want:

• Owner-minded project execution (you’ll work with the organization that builds and operates what it designs) (Drury Development)

• A highly coordinated “all under one roof” team model:

  • architecture + engineering + interiors + construction management (linkedin.com)

• Consistent high standards with focus on:

  • quality

  • safety

  • efficiency (Drury Development)

• A long-established organization with multi-decade reputation and continued national growth (Drury Development)

• Work that spans both:

  • new construction

  • renovation / modernization
    (excellent for building broad technical depth)

Location

Drury Development Corporation
St. Louis, MO area
Corporate address listed as: 13075 Manchester Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131 (Drury Development)