Senior Architect, Cites and Places

  • Jacobs
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Are you ready to shape the future of complex, program-driven facilities? At Jacobs, were seeking a Senior Architect to join our Cities & Places Solutions team in Philadelphia, where youll lead innovative architectural designs that inspire communities and transform spaces.

As part of our growing team, youll collaborate closely with design principals, discipline leads, and project managers to deliver dynamic, high-impact projects that align with client needs, aspirations, and budgets. If youre passionate about pushing boundaries and leading teams to success, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As a Senior Architect, youll:

* Foster client relationships, prepare proposals, and participate in interviews.

* Develop project work plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure efficient execution.

* Lead the preparation of drawings, narratives, and technical specifications from schematic to detailed design phases.

* Oversee comprehensive multi-disciplinary coordination to ensure fully integrated project delivery.

* Supervise and mentor teams, ensuring high standards of work while monitoring project performance.

* Review submittals, respond to contractor inquiries, and conduct periodic site visits during construction.

* Travel periodically to project sites throughout design and construction phases to ensure successful implementation.

What Makes You Stand Out

Were looking for a visionary architect who demonstrates:

* Strong problem-solving and communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

* The ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality design standards.

* A self-driven, quality-oriented mindset, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

* A deep understanding of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, and how they interconnect in complex facilities.

* 15+ years of experience in commercial, institutional, research, microelectronics, mission-critical, or transit facility projects.

* Bachelors degree in Architecture (Masters degree preferred).

* Licensed Architect with active registration in at least one U.S. state.

* Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other modeling/rendering software.

* Expertise in multi-discipline design processes, construction documentation, and administration.

* Experience leading and supervising design teams with a strong ability to mentor.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Job ID: 480124128
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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