Senior Architect

A Senior Architect is responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of architectural design services on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities. The role requires the ability to bring design talents and organizational skills to assigned projects, serve as a role model and mentor to architectural support staff, and participate in activities to improve design quality and procedures. Additionally, the Senior Architect will be actively involved in marketing and business development activities, cultivating strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants to foster repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of architectural design, including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents.
• Lead several projects of moderate complexity and scope concurrently, as required by schedule and resource constraints.
• Meet with clients to prepare and validate proposed scope of services.
• Assist in presenting projects to clients, contractors, project team members, and members of the public through all stages of the project.
• Manage the architectural portion of multi-discipline projects, working with assigned Project Managers to meet budget, schedule, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate, supervise, and communicate all aspects of architectural design within multi-discipline teams to ensure integration with other disciplines.
• Communicate with contractors on Design-Build projects to verify the suitability of selected systems.
• Direct and supervise the work of Architects, Interns, and Designers assigned to the project.
• Manage and supervise architectural support services associated with the bidding process, including preparing addenda and amendments and opening and tabulating bids.
• Manage and supervise architectural support services during the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures.
• Support company marketing and business development activities.
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance to architectural staff.
• Mentor and monitor the professional development of architectural staff.
• Assist Department Director and Department Head in developing new and revised procedures.

• Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program or Masters of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program.
• Fully licensed Architect in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction.
• NCARB certified to facilitate licensure through reciprocity.
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and practices with LEED AP accreditation preferred.
• Familiarity with design and production software such as Revit and Rhino 3D.
• 10 years or more of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an architectural or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm.
• Experience in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education, or similar projects.

• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged.
• Experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods.
• Expertise in academic research facility design, biotechnology research & development facility design, agricultural biotechnology facility design, pharmaceutical facility design, and other Life Sciences building typologies.
• Strong history of leading design development for facility types and maintaining successful client relationships.

The work environment includes large project selection within an A&E Firm. Architects will utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management. The dress code is professional.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $67.30/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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