Senior Industrial Architect

SSOE, Inc. • Troy, MI

1d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

At SSOE, the Senior Industrial Architect leads architectural design and project delivery for manufacturing, production, and industrial support facilities. The role translates complex operational requirements into safe, functional, and constructible environments, working with clients and multidisciplinary teams. It combines technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and staff mentorship, with responsibility for quality, schedule, and budget.

The architect leads large or complex assignments involving new construction, expansions, and renovations; coordinates architectural work with engineering disciplines and production equipment; guides code compliance and life safety; and serves as architect in responsible charge, signing and sealing documents as applicable. The role also involves client relationships, construction execution support, proposal and business-development activities, and independent professional judgment within broad project objectives.

SSOE provides access to AI tools and training, advanced design and BIM/VDC workflows, and collaborative platforms. The position offers high-impact industrial projects, leadership ownership, professional development and licensure support, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. The stated salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year, depending on location, education, experience, and specialized credentials, with potential incentives and bonuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture.
• Current registration as a licensed architect.
• Twelve or more years of related practical architectural experience with previous employers.
• Demonstrated experience leading architectural design and delivery for industrial, manufacturing, or production facilities, including new construction, expansions, and renovations.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into architectural solutions supporting production workflows, personnel and material movement, maintenance access, durability, and future flexibility.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, industrial occupancy classifications, fire-resistance requirements, life safety, egress, and accessibility.
• Experience coordinating architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, and process engineering disciplines, including integration of building systems and production equipment.
• Proven ability to manage architectural scope, schedules, budgets, construction cost estimates, and quality reviews for large or complex projects.
• Experience serving as architect in responsible charge and knowledge of applicable professional practice requirements for signing and sealing construction documents.
• Ability to resolve complex design and construction challenges, including existing facility constraints and phased construction within operating facilities.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally for site visits and client meetings as project requirements dictate.
• Valid driver’s license; may be waived for international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large or complex architectural assignments for industrial facilities, including new construction, expansions, and renovations.
• Develop architectural solutions that account for production workflows, personnel and material movement, maintenance access, durability, and future operational flexibility.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, and process engineering requirements, resolving interfaces with production equipment.
• Evaluate applicable building codes, occupancy classifications, allowable building areas, fire-resistance requirements, egress, and accessibility in coordination with other disciplines.
• Manage architectural deliverables, construction cost estimating, budget adherence, schedule, quality control, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Serve as architect in responsible charge and sign and seal documents prepared personally or under responsible charge, as defined by the applicable jurisdiction.
• Resolve complex technical challenges involving industrial requirements, existing facility constraints, and construction phasing in operating facilities.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of architects and architectural designers assigned to projects.
• Lead client meetings, clarify operational and facility requirements, resolve significant design questions, and coordinate decisions with stakeholders.
• Evaluate materials, equipment, manufacturer quality, and field construction for conformance with project requirements; accept or reject major items within the architectural scope.
• Help define project scope, prepare contract proposals, and participate in client presentations.
• Work independently within broad project objectives, with administrative supervision.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and potential leadership incentives and bonuses.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Continuing education, professional development, and training, including support for relevant licensure and certifications.
• Access to advanced design tools, BIM/VDC workflows, and collaborative platforms.

What This Job Offers

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