Senior Industrial Architect

SSOE, Inc. • Toledo, OH

6h • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Senior Industrial Architect to lead architectural design and project delivery for manufacturing, production, and industrial support facilities. The role involves translating complex operational requirements into safe, functional, durable, and constructible environments for new construction, expansions, and renovations. The architect works with clients and multidisciplinary teams and is responsible for technical leadership, client engagement, mentoring, and delivering quality work on schedule and within budget.

The position includes leading architectural assignments, coordinating building design with engineering disciplines and production equipment, guiding code compliance and life safety, managing scope, budget, schedule, cost estimates, and quality, and serving as architect in responsible charge. It also involves construction support, business development contributions, and independent professional judgment within broad project objectives. SSOE provides access to AI tools and training, advanced design and BIM/VDC tools, flexible work arrangements, professional growth opportunities, and a people-first, safety-driven culture.

The stated salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year, depending on location, education, relevant experience, and specialized licensure or certifications. Additional rewards may include leadership 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 and coordinate architectural assignments for industrial facilities, including new construction, expansions, and renovations.
• Develop architectural solutions that support 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 building systems and 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.
• Sign and seal drawings and documents prepared personally or under the architect’s responsible charge, as defined by the applicable jurisdiction.
• Resolve technical challenges involving industrial requirements, existing facility constraints, and construction phasing in operating facilities.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of project architects and architectural designers.
• Lead client meetings, clarify operational and facility requirements, resolve significant design questions, and coordinate project 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.
• Travel locally and regionally for site visits and client meetings as project requirements dictate.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and leadership incentive components.
• 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, AI tools, BIM/VDC workflows, and collaborative platforms.
• Generous bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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