Senior Project Architect

At Hussey Gay Bell, we've long served the needs of the Southeast by planning and designing projects that impact everything from education, transportation, water and housing to manufacturing and entertainment. The past 60+ years our professionals have spent planning and designing projects that have provided the pathway for our region to flourish. We exist to design and deliver impactful projects that are key to the economic growth of an entire region – projects that are the antithesis of mundane.

At Hussey Gay Bell, we believe that happiness and quality in life are derived from not only the work we do but who we do the work with. Hussey Gay Bell’s leadership places emphasis on providing all employees with the opportunity to balance and enrich their lives and to create a supportive work environment throughout our network of offices in the Southeast.

From the South’s Hostess City of Savannah and the metropolis of Atlanta to the rolling hills of Blue Ridge, historic Charleston and Music City Nashville, our professionals work in many of the highest-ranked desirable and livable cities in the Southeast. So, if you’re curious what it’s like to design region-shaping projects in locations named to the latest best places to live, work and travel to, please consider this your invitation to apply.

Experience Level: Senior

Type: Full-Time, In Office

As a director of architecture, you will report directly to the Principal Architect and lead a team of architects to produce and manage projects from design through construction. You will be working directly with clients and sub-consultants in the areas of education, healthcare, municipal, industrial and other challenging market sectors. You will be involved in business development to bring on new projects.

• Develop projects from inception, including design and presentation materials.
• Lead and manage the design and execution of complex architectural projects including commercial, municipal, and industrial buildings
• Oversee the preparation of detailed architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and documentation using advanced design tools and software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to define project requirements, develop design solutions, and ensure project objectives are met.
• Stay current on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Manage project proposals, budgets, schedules and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Develop Plans and Specifications suitable for Permitting, Bidding and Construction.
• Ensure Plans and Specifications are coordinated.
• Serve as primary point of contact and project liaison to assist with the resolution of construction issues and conduct site observations
• Perform Construction Administration including site visits, jobsite meetings, field reports and documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members and other appropriate employees.
• BS in Architecture
• Architectural registration, or path to licensure
• Proficiency in Revit

• Advanced leadership skills as either a technical leader and/or project manager of complex projects
• Experience working with a team of engineers
• Self motivated

• Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of paid medical leave, paid holidays and ½ day Fridays
• competitive health inclusive of FSA/HSA options
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• financial and retirement benefits including up to 4% match for 401 (k)
• competitive compensation in addition to allowing our team members time to engage in meaningful capacities in our industry and in our communities through board, committee and service leadership for our on-the-go professionals.