Senior Technical Architect
About the role
Suffolk Design is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join its growing practice. The role is focused on leading the technical development of complex architectural projects, with a particular emphasis on building envelope systems, advanced Revit production, and construction documentation.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical development of architectural systems across all project phases with emphasis on constructability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary technical resource for project teams, providing expertise on building assemblies, façade systems, and envelope performance.
Develop and maintain detailing standards and best practices within project teams.
Exterior Enclosure Design & Detailing:
Lead the design and detailing of high-performance building envelope systems, including: Curtain wall and unitized façade systems, Rainscreen cladding assemblies, Window wall and punched window systems, Air/vapor barrier continuity, Thermal performance and condensation control, Waterproofing and flashing transitions.
Develop large-scale wall sections and details that resolve critical interfaces between envelope systems, structure, and MEP systems.
Review façade shop drawings, submittals, and mockups to ensure alignment with performance and design intent.
Documentation & BIM Leadership:
Lead the development of highly coordinated construction document sets using Revit.
Oversee BIM model development to ensure LOD requirements, documentation clarity, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Establish and maintain Revit standards, detailing libraries, and model workflows within project teams.
Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, and specialty consultants to resolve conflicts early in documentation.
Technical Coordination:
Lead interdisciplinary coordination of architectural systems, building envelope assemblies, and structural interfaces.
Conduct constructability reviews and support value engineering and technical problem-solving during documentation.
Participate in façade workshops, envelope reviews, and pre-construction coordination meetings with contractors and fabricators.
Construction Phase Support:
Provide technical oversight during construction administration including: Review of RFIs and submittals, Shop drawing review for façade systems and architectural assemblies, Participation in mockups and envelope testing, Site observations related to envelope performance and detailing implementation.
Qualifications
Registration as a licensed architect or professional engineer in the United States is required.
LEED Accreditation and DBIA certification is preferred.
Professional degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
10-15 years with significant involvement in technical project delivery.
Advanced Revit proficiency with demonstrated experience leading BIM-based documentation on complex projects.
Deep experience detailing exterior building enclosures and façade systems.
Proven success working on multiple projects and building types, across all project phases.
Extensive knowledge of industry standards and resources.
Strong working knowledge of IBC, accessibility standards, and construction methods.
Experience with large-scale projects over $50M.
Experience working with complex façade systems or specialty enclosure consultants.
Familiarity with facade performance testing (ASTM E283, E331, AAMA standards, etc.).
Experience mentoring staff and contributing to firmwide technical standards.
Proven ability to coordinate with consultants, fabricators, and contractors.
Shared enthusiasm for executing the Suffolk Design vision, with a demonstrated willingness to rethink traditional methodologies and to passionately seek out advancements in project delivery outcomes.
Desire to be part of something bigger than oneself and appreciate the opportunity that Suffolk and Suffolk Design bring to radically transform the design and construction industry.
Genuinely collaborative and open to the expert opinions of leading construction and technology industry experts, all the while able to confidently bring technical design knowledge to the discussion.
Demonstrated value-driven design philosophy that incorporates sound business judgement, community benefit and aesthetic excellence.
Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently, depending on the situation.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Inquisitive with a passion for excellence and continual improvement.
Able to travel, as needed.
Able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.