Senior Architect

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced, senior level Registered Architect to assist in leading projects in our Ellicott City, MD, Newport News, VA or Richmond, VA offices . Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship. We are seeking candidates who are eager for both personal and professional growth, possess a strong understanding of design and construction document processes, and can adapt to both short-term and long-term projects in a creative yet technically demanding environment.

This role requires a skilled professional architect responsible for all phases of architectural production and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for various industrial, manufacturing and food & personal care projects, from programming to construction administration.

Annual salary range for this position is $125,400.00 - $162,300.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Architectural lead for projects in a multi-disciplinary A&E firm team environment.
• Provide architectural design for Industrial, Manufacturing and GMP facilities.
• Work in a design team environment, including directing and mentoring the work of junior architects and designers, and delegating work as required as well as providing management of the local team.
• Coordinates with a project manager to directly supervise the team’s design, schedule and technical delivery.
• Perform various design tasks including Code Reviews, Conceptual Design Studies, Program Requirements, Front-End-Loading Design (FEL), Calculations, Specification writing, and Construction Document preparation and redlines.
• Ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts.
• Coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.
• Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule and budget commitments, and meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
• Prepare fee proposals for Architectural design work.
• Travel to client sites and for project meetings and site surveys as needed. Merrick does work all over the country but has many local DMV jobs as well.
• This position will be directly under the Architectural Technical Lead (TL) for the Energy, Manufacturing and Bioprocessing business unit.

• Twelve (12) years minimum experience with five (5) years minimum as a Registered Architect.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Licensed Architect.
• Experience in all phases of design, with a track record of successful project completion.
• Technical experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities - many of the architectural services we provide are building expansions, new metal buildings, interior renovations and retrofits. Heavy focus on process/factory facilities, GMP facilities, hazardous chemical storage, EV facilities, additive manufacturing, RF chambers, SCIF’s, office spaces, locker rooms, etc. Form follows function architecture.
• Proficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Revit required & Sketch Up preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• Code heavy analysis and industrial project experience is preferred.
• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year accredited program) or master’s degree in architecture.
• NCARB accredited for reciprocity.
• LEED Accredited Professional preferred.
• Experience in construction administration and construction techniques.
• Strong ability to apply technical judgement to ensure projects are compliant with design standards.
• Experience with project management software, notably Procore and Newforma is a plus.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.