Senior Architect Leader

Job Summary

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of architects and designers, including total delivery of architectural deliverables and services on time, within performance budget, and meeting quality expectations.

• Lead a team of architects and designers to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables and manage individual and team performance.
• Review and approve all architectural deliverables.
• Validate professional services and produce preliminary estimates of construction costs at the onset of projects, tracking changes as the project progresses.
• Produce professional service estimates in accordance with department standards for project deliverables, studies, estimates, change notices, and new work proposal efforts.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving tasks.
• Establish design criteria, incorporating client requirements, estimates, scope basis, and design basis that meet applicable state, local, and federal standards and codes.
• Maintain working knowledge of scope and deliverables.
• Initiate timely change notices when deviations from scope affect schedule, deliverables, or cost of the work.
• Plan and organize the work of the team, communicating the plan to team, project leadership, and client.
• Maintain project control by tracking discipline, performance budget, progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Utilize project tools for project control.
• Delegate work to architects and designers based on technical skills and experience, following up to ensure efficient progress and quality.
• Present project design to leaders for review and recommend solutions.
• Participate in or perform final inspections of improvement projects and recommend acceptance of construction work.
• Review building plans and site designs for aesthetics, environmental acceptability, code compliance, and accessibility requirements.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Research, plan, design, and supervise construction of building projects for clients according to needs and financial resources, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, and materials.
• Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements for new structures or renovations, preparing information on design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Participate in planning of training, continuous education, and professional development programs for staff.

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited university.
• Registration as an Architect with the NCARB (applicable jurisdictional license(s) may be required).

• 10 or more years of architectural experience.

• Knowledge of architectural standards, best practices, and building codes.
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all architectural deliverables.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to develop preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Ability to develop design criteria and scope of work.
• Ability to create accurate blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of architectural work.
• Knowledge and application of company architectural design and CAD drafting standards.
• Ability to lead project teams to deliver on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships.
• Acknowledged leadership in and proponent of interoffice execution.
• Leadership in the Community of Practice.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible teammates.
• Matching retirement contributions.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity.