Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists

About the Job

FFE is seeking an Architect for our Cincinnati office. This is a senior role requiring deep technical expertise, excellent team management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset. The ideal candidate will be both a practitioner and a people leader—motivated by great design, technical rigor, and mentorship.

As an Architect, you’ll perform as a project architect alongside a talented group of architects and designers working on meaningful healthcare and public sector projects. You’ll have the opportunity to drive design excellence, support staff development, and deliver impactful work for our clients and communities.

• Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline requirements are consistently met
• Review and critique design work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and offer practical solutions to keep projects on track
• Perform field investigations as required to determine project scope
• Maintain a general understanding of a building s structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection/life safety, and telecommunications systems; align these systems with architectural designs
• Assist with cost estimate preparation
• Track and interpret relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Architecture Manager
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and collaboration
• Develop and deliver client or professional presentations to support business development and firm visibility
• Support the retention of existing clients by consistently providing high-quality service and deliverables
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

• You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and excel at navigating complex project challenges
• You take initiative to develop your technical skills and stay current with advancements in architecture and design
• You offer regular, constructive feedback to help others grow
• You are a strong mentor who delegates effectively and inspires others through support and accountability
• You understand how to align group efforts with broader firm objectives, driving performance through clarity and focus
• You are skilled at managing interpersonal dynamics, using conflict resolution skills to maintain team cohesion
• You actively collaborate with other department leads to ensure cross-functional alignment and resolve issues efficiently
• You contribute to a high-performing team climate and are willing to step into broader leadership roles as needed
• You value learning and development—not only for yourself, but for those you lead—and pursue opportunities to strengthen your leadership and decision-making abilities
• You lead with empathy, professionalism, and a clear sense of purpose—building trust both within your team and with external partners

• 7+ years’ experience in design/architecture
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Healthcare project experience preferred
• Experience with preparing contract documents (Drawings and Specs)
• Experience in successfully leading architectural teams and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices
• Experience with Revit and Bluebeam
• Preferred experience with Ajera and Adobe Creative Suite

• We are an innovative, engaging, diverse, and collaborative team
• We offer competitive compensation with a year-end performance bonus, employer-paid health, medical, and dental benefits, a 401k with match, student loan repayment, and paid parental leave
• We take our responsibility to support team members seriously and strive to create an environment in which you are motivated and fulfilled. We do this through challenging projects, professional development, training, and other forms of support
• We offer generous PTO and…