Job description
Join a premier architecture practice delivering award winning projects across civic, commercial, and cultural sectors. We seek a Senior Architect to lead design teams, coordinate with engineers, and drive quality from concept through construction.
As a Senior Architect you will guide the design process, mentor junior staff, and ensure client expectations are exceeded with thoughtful, sustainable design solutions.
Responsibilities extend from early concept work through construction administration, with emphasis on collaboration, accuracy, and exceptional documentation.
Responsibility
- Lead the design process from concept to schematic design and development, ensuring alignment with program and budget.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to articulate design intent and deliver compelling presentations.
- Manage BIM workflows using Revit and ensure model integrity across disciplines.
- Oversee construction documentation, detailing, and coordination drawings for permitting and bidding.
- Provide technical leadership on sustainability, accessibility, and building code compliance.
- Guide junior architects and interns, assigning tasks and mentoring growth.
- Monitor project schedules and budgets, communicating risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project teams to deliver high quality, value driven design outcomes.
Qualification
- Professional architect license in Washington or ability to obtain reciprocity; 7+ years of experience in architecture practice.
- Proven experience leading design teams on complex projects across sectors.
- Strong proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp; experience with BIM360 or similar is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Deep knowledge of building codes, standards, and sustainable design principles.
- Experience with construction documents, permit submissions, and construction administration.
- Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and multi-disciplinary coordination.