Innovative design must be purposeful to be effective. At BSA, we do more than design buildings; we create LifeStructures – innovative and inviting spaces that not only house the activities of healing, learning and discovery but actually contribute to them. We approach problems from different angles and challenge boundaries of the past. To work with us is to join a group of inspiring and talented individuals who are doing purposeful work.
Partner is defined as participating in an undertaking with another or others with shared risks and rewards. Long-term relationships with our clients deliver success and value recognized both internally and externally. We are committed to our client’s success and partner with them to achieve it. Collaboration and empowerment are vital to our process. We value input from all staff regardless of role, tenure or experience. We believe in the power of ownership. Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) structure underscores that commitment, empowering all team members to impact the firm’s performance positively and, ultimately, share in the financial success of the firm.
We can’t imagine anything better than improving lives. We are passionate about our mission of creating inspired solutions that improve lives. Every BSA client receives the benefit of that passion as we design spaces that affect everyone utilizing the facility or working at the facility.
Our focus on improving lives applies internally too. Our people are truly our greatest asset. When you join BSA, we will strive to provide you with the tools to be successful.
We are committed to providing the resources for you to learn and grow in your career. Our culture embraces the strengths of our employees. As a new employee with BSA, you will have the opportunity to discover your strengths utilizing the Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment. You will also see how your strengths integrate with your colleagues. As our staff members grow individual strengths, we deliver improved solutions to our clients.
BSA embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce not only because it is the right thing to do but also because it makes us better designers and better colleagues. An inclusive workplace produces innovation, creativity and strategic ideas through fresh perspectives. At BSA, we value partnership both internally and externally, creating a space where people can thrive and share different viewpoints while working toward a common goal. Each employee owner is valued for their talent, potential, and drive. This diversity makes BSA’s culture stronger by empowering our people, ensuring everyone has a voice and ultimately allows us to serve our clients better.
Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
BSA LifeStructures does not accept unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of BSA LifeStructures, and BSA will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee.
What is it about BSA’s Culture that makes you stay?
“100% the people. All my colleagues are supportive and fun to be around. Additionally, leadership has shown that they value us and believe in every individual.”
Monique Kowalik, Designer
How does your work impact the lives of others?
“The work, that is the types of projects, we do are meaningful. We enable health professionals to make people well. We encourage learning through spaces that allow instructors and students to better collaborate and communicate. We accelerate discovery by designing research spaces that inspire and intersect disciplines. “Creating inspired solutions that change lives” is not a slogan, it’s a culture.”
Dave Miller, Discovery Practice Director
If you can describe BSA in one word, what is it and why?
“Family. It feels like everyone is looking out for each other.”
Noble Lilliestierna, Mechanical Engineer
How do you make things better at BSA?
“I aim to be inclusive, challenge the status quo, provide strategic feedback. I love working with others, taking ideas and working with others to make them better…I truly believe in our mission so a constant reminder of why we do what we do helps to make things better overall (personally and as a team).”
Kendall Stevens, Marketing Coordinator
Talk about one of our three values and how it reflects your experience at BSA.
“Our value “We are Partners” fits my experience at BSA so far perfectly. I feel that since the day I started everyone in the office viewed each other as partners on the same mission as well as our clients. We go out of our way to take care of our clients, answer calls before/after hours, and generally be there for them showing them that they can trust and depend on us.”
Tom Bahr, Senior Architect
Take care of yourself and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other insurance plans.
We have a generous wellness incentive program which offers educational, competitive, and social activities and annual on-site health screenings.
BSA offers a strong 401(k) Plan with a company match to employees for long-term savings. You can also work with our financial planning program which assists employees in creating and managing their financial future.
Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) structure underscores our commitment by empowering all team members to impact the firm’s performance positively and, ultimately, share in the financial success of the firm.
BSA’s goal is to help employees keep the right balance of time spent in the office as well as quality time outside the office. We offer a flexible work schedule, generous paid time off program in addition to holidays, as well as paid parental leave.
Many of our offices are in vibrant urban communities, allowing you to connect with your city. We create accessible work environments with a variety of accommodations to meet your individual needs. Generous transfer opportunities are available to current employees who may be interested in making a location change. Bring us new talent? We will provide you with a generous employee referral bonus!
BSA’s online learning portal delivers high quality, lifelong learning opportunities and is designed to provide continuous improvement and excellence in professional education.
BSA supports continuous learning and development including materials ranging from books and conferences to tuition reimbursement. We also emphasize learning from leaders and peers through our mentorship program. We encourage and support employees through the process of obtaining registrations/licensure.
We contribute monitarily to non-profit organizations for an employee’s volunteer time to uplift, improve and encourage the human condition. We also arrange programs for team members at company-sponsored volunteer opportunities outside of the normal work week or normal working hours.
