Senior Architect

We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, proficient at inter-office collaboration and passionate about leading architectural projects. As a valued team member, you’ll take on key responsibilities as you guide design teams, collaborate with Project Managers and other disciplines, lead construction administration activities and support business development efforts, all while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform investigations, analyses, reports, studies, scopes, cost estimates, technical documentation and design tasks for various architectural projects.
• Present technical and design solutions directly to clients.
• Plan design development and construction drawings.
• Supervise and lead design teams, ensuring successful execution of project plans.
• Inspect and perform evaluations in the field.
• Assist with projects from inception to completion, collaborating with project leadership to develop technical solutions and oversee design delivery.
• Oversee project components and workflows, organize cost estimates, and manage bid preparation to align with client requirements and budget constraints.
• Review work delegated to team members while providing mentorship to junior architects and designers.
• Affix your professional seal to final documents and drawings, assuming responsibility for the accuracy of others.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of architectural trends, laws, codes, zoning laws, standards, and fire regulations.
• Apply technical information, codes, and standards to the planning, review, and design of projects.
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding information from other disciplines, integrating architectural design with other disciplines, and skilled at fostering effective coordination across teams.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively with team members to deliver projects on tight schedules, ensuring deadlines are met within time and budget constraints.
• Effectively coordinate, perform, and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present effectively to clients.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Virginia within six (6) months of employment.
• LEED Certification.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (AutoCAD), Revit, Sketchup, and other architectural and typical tools and programs.
• Proficient in responding to permit & code-related comments, or associated comments with written responses.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.