Project Architect; K-12

SSOE is seeking an experienced, driven Architect to join our growing Architecture practice in Savannah, GA. In this role, you will apply your architectural expertise to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning K–12 education, higher education, high-tech manufacturing, and workforce development. You will work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams, developing design solutions, coordinating across disciplines, and supporting the delivery of high-quality project documents.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside our Savannah leadership team as SSOE continues to grow its presence in the region, while also serving as a valuable architectural resource to SSOE teams across the country on a variety of large and complex projects.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firmwhile embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task 'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives tooffer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and acontinuous learning mindset.

Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28%-of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15%- percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99%- our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98%- portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate assigned architectural work and project phases from programming and schematic design through construction documentation and construction administration, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence within assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinate project team efforts comprising architects, junior architects, designers, and interns, delegating work as appropriate, tracking deliverables, and maintaining team momentum.
• Facilitate owner–architect–contractor coordination during construction administration, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and attending OAC meetings.
• Conduct thorough field walks and site inspections to verify construction conformance with contract documents, identify deficiencies, and provide timely written field reports.
• Serve as an architectural point of contact within assigned areas of responsibility for project owners, discipline leads, and key stakeholders, building trust through clear, consistent communication and responsive service.
• Support and contribute to design decisions that reflect SSOE's design-first philosophy, integrating evidence-based design principles, sustainability goals, and user experience considerations from day one.
• Ensure technical accuracy of architectural drawings, specifications, details, and code analyses; coordinate incorporation of applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, ADA/accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional review comments.
• Coordinate seamlessly with in-house mechanical, electrical, process, structural, and interior design disciplines…