Senior Project Architect, Technical

Designforce

The Role

Overview

Lead technical development, documentation, and mentoring for architectural projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design development
  • coordination
  • envelope design
  • code compliance
  • qa/qc
  • mentoring

Tasks

As a Senior Project Architect with a technical focus, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring design intent translates seamlessly into built form, across all projects, firm-wide. You’ll lead documentation and coordination efforts across all project phases, elevate technical standards, and mentor teams in best practices related to constructability, detailing, and building performance. -Oversee the technical development of projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and constructability. -Assist teams in coordinating with consultants, engineers, and contractors to proactively resolve technical challenges and uphold design integrity. -Provide leadership in building envelope design, waterproofing strategies, and material performance. -Serve as a resource on building codes, life safety, accessibility, and zoning, helping teams navigate complex regulatory requirements. -Stay current with evolving technologies, codes, materials, and sustainability standards, and help disseminate knowledge across the firm -Guide and review construction document sets, ensuring coordination across disciplines and adherence to codes, standards, and project goals. -Support and mentor emerging architects, strengthening their technical skills and confidence in documentation, coordination, and detailing. -Lead QA/QC reviews and contribute to firmwide standards, detailing libraries, and technical best practices.

Requirements

  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • architecture degree
  • licensure
  • construction docs
  • building codes

What You Bring

-10+ years of experience in architectural practice with a strong technical emphasis. -Strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for teaching and mentoring -Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; familiarity with Bluebeam, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite a plus. -Professional degree in Architecture; licensure preferred. -Experience producing and managing comprehensive construction document sets. -Proven expertise in building codes, envelope design, detailing, and construction methodologies.

Benefits

-Professional membership and licensure financial support -On-Demand External Career Coach -Relocation Assistance -Retirement fund with employer contributions -Robust professional development support -A hybrid work policy -Competitive Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, and 3 floating holidays -Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

The Company

About Designforce

-Founded to provide innovative design and engineering solutions, they have become a leading force in the industry. -With a focus on complex and large-scale projects, they offer end-to-end services, from conceptualization to execution. -Their expertise spans several sectors, including buildings, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, ensuring comprehensive solutions. -Known for cutting-edge project management strategies and delivering projects on time and within budget. -A history of successful collaboration with industry leaders has solidified their reputation for excellence in the design and engineering space. -Notable projects include high-profile infrastructure developments and energy-efficient commercial buildings, showcasing their versatility.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Engineering

General Contracting