Senior Architect - Federal Projects

Larson Design Group•Orlando, FL

18d•$85,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Senior Architect – Federal Projects provides design leadership and technical expertise for complex federal projects from concept through completion. The role is suited to an experienced architect who can deliver secure, compliant, high-quality design solutions in highly regulated environments. The Senior Architect leads multidisciplinary teams, advises federal clients, and ensures project deliverables meet federal standards, agency requirements, and the firm’s quality expectations. The position contributes to project success through leadership, technical oversight, and comprehensive quality assurance and quality control. The role includes leading architectural design, coordinating and reviewing team work, overseeing construction documents, applying relevant codes and standards, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, conducting final QA/QC reviews, supporting proposals and project scoping, serving as a client liaison, and mentoring architectural staff. Larson Design Group is a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. The company describes its environment as flexible and people-focused, and offers paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program) or Master of Architecture (6-year program) from a NAAB-accredited institution.
Minimum of 12 years of job-related experience.
Registered Architect (RA) with NCARB certification.
Expertise in architectural design and technical oversight for complex federal projects.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local architectural codes, standards, and regulations, including agency-specific criteria.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills that promote collaboration and project success.
Advanced understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SketchUp, Photoshop, and related software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and other external sources.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and architectural design of complex federal projects, independently managing sophisticated design challenges.
Review, coordinate, and refine work produced by project team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with federal design standards, agency guidelines, and project objectives.
Prepare and oversee detailed construction documents that meet federal requirements, emphasizing constructability, security, and long-term performance.
Apply federal, state, and local architectural codes, standards, and regulations, including agency-specific criteria, to resolve design issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders throughout all phases of federal project delivery.
Conduct final QA/QC reviews to verify that deliverables meet quality standards and federal client requirements before submission.
Support project managers and technical leadership in proposal development, scope definition, and labor-hour estimating, providing technical insight aligned with federal procurement processes.
Serve as a primary client liaison, working with federal agencies and project teams to define, communicate, and refine project scope and translate client objectives into design solutions.
Mentor and guide architectural staff, supporting professional development, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.