Senior Project Architect

Senior Project Architect

Wendel Companies

Employer:

Alexandria, VA, US

Location:

Fri, Jun 20 '25

Posted on:

$93,000 - $142,000 annually

Pay:

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is looking for a design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are looking for someone for our Alexandria, VA office. The ideal candidate is looking for advancement in their career and an opportunity to grow our established presence in the northeast region.

This is the right position for you if:

You love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other design professionals.

You are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.

You want to lead project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.

You want to grow into a senior leadership role.

You have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills for both interior and exterior aspects of new build and renovation projects.

You have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.

You are self-motivated and able to problem solve independently.

You are a licensed Architect.

You have 10+ years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience.

You are genuinely passionate about architecture.

You have exceptional communication and organizational skills, and you thrive at working in a team environment.

You have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.

You're able to travel overnight at times.

What we offer:

Employee-focused company culture and work environment.

Work-life balance including:

Hybrid work policy

Flexible work

Great benefits including:

Medical, dental, and vision

401k match

PTO

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options.

Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.

Tuition reimbursement.

Parking reimbursement.

Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $93,000 - $142,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates' relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other's backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.