Senior Architect – Mission Critical

Metadata: Full-time role based in Conshohocken, PA with up to 25% travel. Other locations include Manhattan, NY and Newton, MA.

About the role

The Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of sectors, including corporate, healthcare, sports venues, data centers, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. This role involves leading the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting architectural plans to budget constraints, environmental factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, aligning with project needs and requirements set by project managers.
• Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
• Participate in the development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning.
• Effectively manage change orders.
• Apply expert knowledge of architectural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures; compile studies and reports; write specifications.
• Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects, developing non-standard design solutions.
• Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and project-related data to verify compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Oversee construction administration, coordinating with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and material testing.
• Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, and contractors; develop new business opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts, identifying and leading key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to meet financial performance targets.
• Prepare, present, and manage project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff within the architectural practice.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program and 8 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program and 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of eight years of architectural experience preferred.
• Registered Architect preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization skills.
• Experience leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups toward successful design outcomes.
• Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
• Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and clients.
• Ability to travel.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $135,000 – $195,000. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility for a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.