Project Architect - Federal Practice

Project Architect – Phoenix, AZ

Job  | # of Openings: 1

The role provides design leadership and technical expertise for federal projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with federal standards, agency requirements, and firm quality expectations. The architect leads multidisciplinary teams, serves as a trusted advisor to federal clients, and mentors design staff.

• In partnership with Project Managers and Contract Managers, lead the planning and architectural design of federal and military projects, demonstrating technical expertise and the ability to independently manage design challenges.
• Conduct building condition assessments and building surveys.
• Lead and collaborate closely with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to promote effective communication and coordination throughout all phases of federal project delivery.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, working directly with federal agencies and project teams to define, communicate, and refine project scope while translating client objectives into successful design implementation.
• Apply expert knowledge of federal, state, and local architectural codes, standards, and regulations, including agency-specific criteria, to resolve design issues and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Review, coordinate, and refine work produced by project team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with federal design standards, agency guidelines, and project objectives.
• Coordinate final Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews to verify that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and federal client requirements prior to submission.
• Complete as-built documentation as required by the governing agency and/or client.
• Provide expert technical advice for mission-specific infrastructure such as barracks, command centers, hangers, and hardened defense systems.
• Support new project pursuit and provide technical insight aligned with federal procurement processes.
• Mentor and guide architectural staff, fostering professional development, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of eight (8) years of job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Registered Architect (RA) with NCARB certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

• Strong leadership skills that promote collaboration and project success.
• Thorough understanding of security and anti-terrorism compliance.
• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) to ensure DoD designs are compliant across all branches.
• Advanced understanding in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch‑Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs.
• Understanding of design‑build and other project delivery methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrate creative problem‑solving, organizational skills, strong management capabilities, and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open office work environment and across multiple offices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

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