Senior Architect

Mammoth Sports Construction•Meriden, KS

12d

About The Position

Mammoth Sports Construction is seeking a versatile, driven Senior Architect to lead project development and design work for sports and vertical architecture projects. The role involves managing and mentoring architectural team members, coordinating with internal engineering, construction, and estimating teams, and actively contributing to design. The Senior Architect also supports client relationship management and business development. The position leads architectural projects from concept and design development through construction documents and construction administration. It works with Project Managers to establish project scope, tasks, schedules, budgets, and deadlines; provides technical oversight and quality control; coordinates with clients, consultants, internal teams, and construction teams; and helps ensure projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations. The role also includes researching applicable codes and requirements, reviewing project documents, and addressing design and construction issues. The Senior Architect participates in client outreach, project pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations, and helps develop strategies to grow the company’s architectural services and project opportunities. Mammoth Sports Construction is a family-owned, full-service sports design-build company with headquarters in Meriden, Kansas, and offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Kansas City, Missouri. The job lists Meriden, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas; and Kansas City, Missouri, as locations. Salary is TBD based on qualifications.

Requirements

Self-motivated and self-disciplined in a collaborative studio environment.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage, mentor, and develop team members.
Understanding of client communications, contract documentation, project scheduling, team leadership, building design, technical detailing, consultant coordination, and construction administration.
Ability to lead multiple projects and project teams.
Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
Ability to participate in client presentations, interviews, proposals, and project pursuits.
Strong understanding of architectural design and project delivery for sports and vertical architecture projects.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible, adapt to a changing work environment, and prioritize tasks appropriately.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and/or equivalent comparable work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of architectural design and project leadership experience preferred.
Detail and design development, construction documents, and construction administration experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional architectural licensure preferred.
Experience managing and mentoring architectural team members preferred.
Experience developing and maintaining client relationships preferred.
Business development experience, including client pursuits, proposals, presentations, and relationship development, preferred.
Experience with sports, recreation, commercial, educational, civic, healthcare, or other vertical architecture projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design work in a collaborative environment with multiple team members.
Lead architectural projects from concept and design development through construction documents and construction administration.
Work with Project Managers to determine project scope, tasks, schedules, budgets, and deadlines.
Manage and mentor architects, designers, and other architectural team members.
Provide guidance, technical oversight, and quality control throughout all phases of project development.
Research and interpret building codes, regulatory standards, zoning requirements, and accessibility requirements.
Communicate with project team members, clients, consultants, and construction teams.
Engage clients to determine project goals, needs, expectations, and understanding of design delivery.
Lead client meetings, design presentations, and project coordination meetings.
Develop and maintain client relationships throughout projects and beyond project completion.
Participate in business development, including client outreach, relationship building, project pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations.
Identify opportunities to develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships in sports and vertical architecture markets.
Assist in developing and implementing strategies to grow the company’s architectural services and project opportunities.
Manage project teams to meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Coordinate design solutions with internal Engineering staff.
Coordinate with internal Estimating and Construction team members on scope, design, constructability, budgets, and project approach.
Coordinate with external consultants and ensure design disciplines are integrated throughout projects.
Review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents for technical accuracy, coordination, and design intent.
Perform construction administration duties to assure conformance with design intent and construction documents.
Assist in resolving design and construction issues throughout projects.