Senior Project Architect Places

Position: Senior Project Architect - Cities & Places
Job :
Dallas, Texas, United States Capabilities:
Architecture and Interiors Office Setup:
Hybrid Salary: $ - $Company:
Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we’re helping to shape the future of cities by delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that elevate the way people live, work, and connect. Our Cities & Places team partners with clients across the public and private sectors to create spaces that are functional, resilient, and inspiring. As we continue to expand our architectural practice in Dallas, Texas, we’re seeking a Senior Project Architect to help lead transformative design projects that positively impact  this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering complex architecture projects from concept through construction.

Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Jacobs—bringing together design, technical excellence, digital innovation, and project leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to influence project vision, mentor emerging professionals, and shape the built environment across one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

What You’ll DoLead architectural design and technical development from early concept through construction documentation and administration.

Serve as a project architect on medium to large, complex architectural projects across the Cities & Places market.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, and specialty consultants.

Develop and review detailed drawing sets, specifications, building systems, and code compliance documentation.

Facilitate client presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Oversee project schedules, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure alignment with scope and client expectations.

Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering a collaborative project environment.

Support design strategy, sustainability goals, and digital delivery workflows (BIM/Revit).Partner with project managers to manage design risk, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful execution.#LI-AC2
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.

Licensed Registered Architect (U.S.) with an ability to obtain reciprocal licenses.

Minimum 15 years of progressive architectural experience, including experience leading complex projects.

Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam and BIM workflows.

Experience in the Design/Build project delivery environment.

Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, technical detailing, value engineering design options.

Experience coordinating and driving coordination in multidisciplinary design teams.

Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.

Excellent Leadership skills and a strong desire to mentor younger unregistered staff.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Strong design sensibility combined with technical expertise.

Experience delivering aviation, parking garage, automation projects.

Previous work performing internal or 3rd party quality control reviews.

Experience with sustainable design frameworks (LEED, WELL, Envision, etc.)Familiarity with digital design tools such as Rhino, Enscape, Navisworks, or similar.

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