Associate

Hazen and Sawyer • Buffalo, NY

5d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead architectural design efforts across its Northeast Region and support clients in the water and wastewater sector. The role provides architectural leadership on multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing design quality, technical rigor, and integration while contributing to the planning, design, permitting, and construction of facilities that support critical water infrastructure.

The position oversees projects that may include drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, water resource and conveyance structures, administrative buildings, laboratories, operational support facilities, and renovation, rehabilitation, or historic restoration of existing facilities. The Senior Architect shapes design strategy and architectural quality and supports successful project delivery from concept through construction.

Hazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned company founded in 1951 with a focus on water-related work, including planning, design, and construction oversight for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Its Architectural group combines personalized small-studio service with the resources of a multidisciplinary firm. The work setting is in person, in an office or field, and the role requires travel to project sites throughout the Northeast.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology from a U.S.-accredited university.
• 15 years of architectural experience, with a strong emphasis on detailing and constructability for infrastructure or public works projects.
• Strong construction administration experience.
• Ability to develop contract documents, including technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience leading projects, managing design staff, and interfacing with clients.
• Familiarity with Revit and its capabilities sufficient to oversee and coordinate project delivery.
• Self-motivated, positive, collaborative, and humble professional demeanor.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Northeast.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Architect; New York and/or Massachusetts licensure preferred.
• Hands-on experience in construction administration and field coordination.
• Ability to identify and resolve constructability and detailing issues early in design.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills to clearly convey design intent.
• Experience with building renovations, rehabilitations, or historic preservation projects.
• Commitment to quality assurance, technical accuracy, and constructible solutions throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from schematic development through construction-ready documents, including technical detailing, material selection, construction sequencing, and specifications.
• Review, refine, and integrate architectural details for constructability, clarity, durability, and alignment with project goals and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, estimating, project management, and field staff to develop integrated, constructible designs.
• Coordinate with consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, and code officials to ensure regulatory compliance with construction requirements.
• Conduct existing-conditions assessments and prepare design and technical reports for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Lead renovation, adaptive reuse, and historic restoration efforts, including assessing structural and architectural integrity, preserving architectural features, and integrating modern building systems.
• Perform construction administration, including submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, site inspections, and field clarifications.
• Participate in cost estimating, scheduling, and value engineering to improve constructability and project outcomes.
• Lead projects, manage design staff, and interface with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription health benefits.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off.
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.

What This Job Offers

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