Senior Architect - Aviation Market

Our Aviation market creates airports that feel like destinations in and of themselves. From reducing curbside congestion and enhancing landside access, to improving the passenger experience and expanding airside amenities, our award-winning team of architects, interior designers, engineers, and wayfinding experts have worked on more than one-third of the nation’s top 100 airports. The sky’s the limit with our Aviation group, and we invite you to join us!

The Senior Architect will provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects. The best candidate will lead by example, mentor and coach junior-level team members, and foster an environment of mutual respect and trust among senior-level team members.

Responsibilities:

• Client management, project scope development, design documentation, production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, financial management, marketing assistance, project quality control, and delivery.
• Create, foster, and sustain client relationships.
• Collaborate with other professionals to continue growing our aviation design practice.
• Provide leadership and direction for the execution of significant aviation projects.
• Work in close collaboration with both the firmwide Aviation Practice and the local offices.
• Execute assignments within the firm’s core values of “Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.”

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited university or a 4-year degree with a Master of Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an architectural design and project management role.
• A licensed architect is required.
• Airport terminal or landside experience at medium to large hub airports is preferable; large/complex project/program experience is required.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, good public speaking ability, strong project financial management skills, knowledge of production support systems, and personal computer proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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