Lead Architect 04176 LBYD Federal

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Regular Full Time | Travel Required: Yes (0-25%) | US citizen, ability to obtain a passport and/or security clearance, if required.

About the Role

LBYD Federal delivers high-quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Lead Architect, you will oversee large-scale federal projects, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and client satisfaction. This role serves as a department team lead, managing project scope, budget, and team resources while fostering career growth and development.

LBYD Federal offers opportunities to work on diverse federal projects nationwide, with a focus on responsiveness, trust-building, and professional growth. We provide career development through education, training, certifications, and cross-disciplinary opportunities in engineering, environmental, construction, and mission support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team members to execute project scope, schedules, and budgets in conformance with client and customer requirements.
• Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria, and applicable laws/regulations to support technical recommendations.
• Apply innovative technical principles, practices, and theories to resolve technical issues.
• Perform field investigations, review as-built drawings, document findings, and provide reports with observations, data, and photographs.
• Coordinate with clients, leadership, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Hold and document meetings, recommend requirements, and coordinate workflow processes.
• Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, design changes, deliverables, submittals, and cost proposals for compliance with client/RFP requirements.
• Provide technical support for design/construction submittals and field observations.
• Oversee project teams, incorporating client design concepts into schematic design and construction documents.
• Support construction field activities and field investigations.
• Document all project communications and calculations.
• Participate in site investigations and client/user interviews to identify project needs, constraints, and opportunities.
• Use computer programs and spreadsheets for engineering analysis and presentations.
• Manage team resourcing, foster career growth, and contribute to proposal development/review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of design experience in architecture.
• Demonstrated experience preparing correspondence, reports, and briefing management personnel.
• RA – U.S. Registered Architect.
• US citizenship.
• Ability to travel, obtain a passport, and/or security clearance if required.

Skills

• Broad-based knowledge of architectural and engineering principles.
• Understanding of multi-discipline engineering project design and construction.
• Knowledge of construction practices, methods, and management.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents.
• Experience delegating tasks and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to design all project components and manage projects from inception to completion.
• Detail-oriented time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain client relationships and represent clients in public hearings.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance options.
• Formal mentorship program and professional development through North Wind University.
• Health & wellness program and employee service awards.
• Generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Community involvement through fundraisers and volunteering.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. Primarily sedentary work with occasional walking or standing. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods.

Working Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites. May serve as a Field Engineer during construction.