Senior Architect / Project Lead

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Architect / Project Lead to guide large, complex projects from concept to completion. You will provide design leadership, steward the project narrative, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across all phases. You will mentor emerging designers, help shape technical decisions, and represent S9 with clients, agencies, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design development, documentation, and coordination for major mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects (50,000 SF–1M+ SF).
• Guide internal teams and ensure clarity and consistency in deliverables.
• Cook up coordination, and construction administration.
• Represent the firm in client, stakeholder, and agency meetings.
• Mentor team members; foster learning, critique, and growth.
• Contribute to firm-wide learning and studio culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering complex urban or mixed-use projects.
• Strong Revit proficiency; Rhino/Enscape a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Licensure preferred or in progress.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

What We Offer

• Salary range $110K–$145K
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental
• 401(k) + employer match
• Licensure support and continuing education
• A collaborative in-studio culture with direct access to leadership
• Opportunities for meaningful growth

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and portfolio of work demonstrating and documenting independent work. Submissions without a work sample will not be reviewed.

S9 Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.