Senior Project Architect

About the role

The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to serve as an office-wide resource, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an office-wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Provide technical leadership on office’s largest design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects.
• Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
• Direct team members and others in the application of architectural standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with design architects, technical architects and owners in development of documentation as well as construction administration follow through.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect, leading and working with medium to large-sized projects.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Architectural Registration required.
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies.
• Experience leading other architects and project groups.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools and software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hybrid work environment.
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• Plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $145,000 annually. You are also eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.