Sr Design Architect

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S.-based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates regardless of location.

About the role

As a Senior Design Architect, you’ll function as a Team Leader for assigned buildings design projects, serving as the primary point of contact with clients, developing and maintaining internal and external client networks, and serving as a primary contributor during client meetings and presentations. You’ll help others by guiding them forward, participating in directing growth and strategic planning as part of the Company’s management team.

This opportunity will entail:

• Securing, assigning, and maintaining a project team containing all the resources required to successfully deliver projects while maintaining quality
• Identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Implementing and maintaining effective communication to the project team and all stakeholders to ensure full project delivery
• Controlling scope and cost to the project baseline
• Ensuring the obligations between Client and the Company are fulfilled
• Developing and monitoring financial and project delivery schedules, including change management

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in vertical buildings programs
• At least 7 years of management experience involving direct client contact and full responsibility for projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect (RA)
• NCARB Certificate holder
• Proven ability to strategize and direct business growth and direction
• Forward thinking and ability to articulate clear vision and knowledge of trends in the vertical space
• Strong social, networking, organization, communication, people, and presentation skills

Ideally you’ll also have

• Participation in professional organizations
• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Experience with manufacturing and data center projects

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.