Senior Project Architect - Sports, Recreation and Entertainment

Senior Project Architect - Sports, Recreation and Entertainment

Job Category: Architecture

Requisition Number: SENIO
005081

• Posted :
  May 7, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Sr. Project Architect - Sports, Recreation and Entertainment (Salaried/Exempt Position)

Perkins&Will Kansas City Studio is looking for a Senior Project Architect with 10-15+ years who is experienced in leading all aspects of the Design process from ideation to implementation guiding clients to innovative and successful outcomes. Experienced in Sports, Recreation and Entertainment design, the Senior Project Architect will work closely with the principals and clients, directing a talented team and mentoring designers as part of the process.

This is your opportunity to come and join a growing and exciting practice to build your career and be at the forefront of human-centric design.

Perkins&Will offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and PTO. Employee perks include a hybrid/flexible work environment supported by cutting‑edge technology, professional development time and expense budget, bonuses, studio initiatives and firmwide affinity groups, and a Justice, Equity, Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion foundation to everything we do.

As a Senior Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Oversees and manages Quality Control reviews at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.
• Directs project Quality Assurance efforts and responsible for adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensures effective and efficient of team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes and pin‑ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.
• Typical Years of Requisite Experience
  : 10-15+
• Experience in Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Design

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project team organization and management
• Client communication

• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
• Microsoft Office Suite and 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud including presentation skills such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or…