Experienced Project Architect - Laboratories

Mead & Hunt•Tampa, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, planning, and construction services firm, is seeking a full-time, experienced Architect to lead the architectural delivery of sophisticated laboratory projects. This role involves working with diverse clients to create facilities that support science, innovation, and discovery. The position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical projects requiring exceptional coordination between architecture, laboratory planning, engineering disciplines, specialty consultants, contractors, and laboratory users. This opportunity is available in Middleton, WI, Bloomington, MN, or Tampa, FL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
At least 10 years of relevant project experience
Current architectural license and ability to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Science and technology laboratory facilities
Other technically complex building types
Experience leading architectural teams through all phases of project delivery
Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, or other collaborative delivery methods
Experience with construction administration and field observation services
Client-facing leadership experience
Experience mentoring technical staff
Experience supporting project pursuits and business development efforts
NCARB Certification
LEED AP, WELL AP, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional, or similar accreditation
Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design, technical development, and project delivery from early planning through occupancy.
Establish project design goals, technical direction, quality expectations, and deliverable requirements.
Ensure architectural solutions align with laboratory operational requirements, project budgets, and client objectives.
Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of design and construction.
Coordinate architecture with laboratory planning, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, process utility, instrumentation, and specialty disciplines.
Manage integration of laboratory equipment, casework, specialty systems, and building infrastructure.
Lead interdisciplinary coordination meetings and drive resolution of complex technical issues.
Coordinate in-house and consultant team members throughout project development.
Partner with Project Managers to develop project work plans, staffing strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
Participate in quality reviews and technical oversight processes.
Lead architectural involvement during bidding, construction administration, commissioning support, and project closeout.
Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field conditions during construction.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Facilitate user group meetings, design workshops, and technical review sessions.
Develop and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Support project pursuits, interviews, and proposal development activities.
Mentor architectural staff and support professional development.
Share technical expertise and best practices across offices and project teams.
Contribute to the continued growth of Mead & Hunt's national laboratory practice.
Other tasks as assigned.