Senior Project Architect - Science & Technology

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments.

About the role

The Dallas office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Architect - Science & Technology to join our team. You will serve as an office-wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues, offer technical leadership on the office’s largest design commissions, and concurrently oversee multiple small to medium-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• 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, engineers, 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.
• 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 in Science and Technology typology.
• Proficiency with current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• LEED AP preferred.
• Experience working on University of Texas System related projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a 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.
• 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

While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $145,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.