Senior Architect/ Process Architect

SMRT • Portland, ME

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About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of high-performance environments? At SMRT, we don’t just design buildings—we create spaces that drive innovation and solve complex challenges. As our next Process Architect, you’ll lead transformative projects that blend technical precision with creative vision to support our clients. Many of our projects focus on the design of highly technical spaces that comply with cGMP regulations, protect the health and safety of occupants, drive businesses forward, and inspire workforces toward a shared objective—delivering products, therapies, and lifesaving medication as efficiently as possible to the patients and partners who need them. Your work will influence how people utilize the built environment efficiently as well as performance, from concept through construction on projects requiring controlled environments for Life Science and Advanced Manufacturing as well as those required to meet cGMP regulations.

Requirements

• A strong command of construction drawings and document production workflows
• Confidence leading project meetings with design teams, clients, and consultants
• Commitment to maintaining continuing education credits for licensure
• A passion for mentoring and developing junior staff
• Licensed Architect
• Bachelor of Architecture, required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience

Responsibilities

• Guide architectural projects from start to finish, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of design, performance, compliance and client requirements.
• Lead coordination efforts with the client and their consultant/vendors
• Lead documentation and design coordination across engineering disciplines
• Ensure code and standards compliance through thorough research and review
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process
• Manage project communications, including meeting notes, cost estimates, and agency feedback
• Develop program requirements and oversee construction budgets and schedules
• Direct the production of construction drawings and specifications
• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and consultants
• Uphold quality control standards and conduct peer reviews of complex projects
• Mentor junior architectural staff and foster professional growth
• Advance in specialized areas such as Design, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Sustainability, Project Delivery, and Construction Administration

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• 6 weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, community service)
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior