Senior Architect​/Designer Collaborate Architects

This is more than a Senior Project Architect position. It is an opportunity to become a key leader within a growing practice.

We are seeking an experienced architect who is ready to lead complex projects, mentor emerging professionals, shape technical standards, and help influence the future direction of our firm. The successful candidate will work directly with firm leadership, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and have the opportunity to expand into broader leadership responsibilities as the firm continues to grow.

Our ideal candidate is technically exceptional, decisive, collaborative, and driven to leave a lasting impact on both projects and people. We value individuals who think beyond the next deadline, embrace ownership, and aspire to help build an enduring practice.

If your long-term goal is to become a technical leader, studio leader, principal, or partner within an entrepreneurial architecture firm, we want to invest in your success.

The Senior Project Architect serves as the technical and design leader for complex commercial and institutional projects, guiding them from initial concept through construction completion. This individual is responsible for maintaining design intent, technical quality, code compliance, consultant coordination, and successful project execution while mentoring project teams and supporting client relationships.

Working closely with the Principal-in-Charge, the Senior Project Architect provides leadership throughout all phases of design and construction while ensuring projects meet client expectations, budget objectives, and schedule milestones.

• Programming
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Bidding and Negotiation
• Construction Administration
• Project Closeout

• Coordinate project execution with the Principal-in-Charge.
• Maintain the project’s technical integrity, quality, and design vision throughout delivery.
• Identify project risks early and recommend practical solutions.

• Direct the preparation of high-quality construction documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, accessibility, life safety, energy, and local jurisdictional codes.
• Develop architectural detailing that balances constructability, durability, aesthetics, and cost.
• Coordinate architectural systems with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering disciplines.
• Perform comprehensive quality control reviews before project milestones.
• Prepare technical specifications and conduct code research as required.

• Lead consultant coordination meetings throughout design.
• Assist in selecting structural and MEP systems appropriate for each project.
• Resolve interdisciplinary conflicts prior to document issuance.
• Ensure consultant deliverables remain aligned with project schedules and quality standards.

• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Reviewing payment applications.
• Evaluating substitution requests.
• Reviewing change orders.
• Issuing field directives as required.
• Conducting site observations.
• Preparing punch lists.
• Monitoring construction progress.
• Maintaining accurate meeting documentation.

• Lead and mentor project teams and staff members.
• Delegate work according to individual strengths and project priorities.
• Review work for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Provide coaching to emerging professionals pursuing licensure.
• Promote consistent project standards and best practices across the team.

• Participate in programming and planning meetings.
• Develop space planning solutions that support client objectives.
• Present design solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Support agency approvals and permitting efforts.
• Build long-term client relationships through responsive communication and technical expertise.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) or Master of Architecture from an accredited program.

• 8–12 years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience leading commercial and institutional projects through all project phases.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Construction Administration experience required.
• Architectural license preferred. Candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.

Required:

• Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Construction detailing
• Building code analysis
• Consultant coordination
• Construction administration

• BIM coordination
• Bluebeam Revu
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Newforma
• Enscape or other visualization software

• Strong technical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  
  Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• High attention to detail
• Sound professional judgment
• Commitment to quality and client service

• Lead meaningful commercial and institutional projects.
• Work directly with firm…