Senior Project Architect - Education

Progressive Companies • Durham, NC

78d

About The Position

As a Senior Project Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical expert and leader on complex architectural projects. You’ll collaborate closely across disciplines to ensure seamless design delivery, influence high-impact decisions, and support continuous improvement through mentorship and innovation. You will help shape the built environment with a focus on sustainability, code compliance, and the consistent application of Performance-Based Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent education and experience required for licensure.
• Master’s degree in Architecture preferred.
• Completion of AXP and AREs resulting in licensure; minimum of 10 years as a licensed architect or 10 years total post-graduate architectural experience.
• NCARB certification and AIA membership preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, time management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring, QA/QC leadership, and integrating sustainable strategies.
• Proven ability to resolve technical/code issues with AHJs and to lead documentation across all phases.

Nice To Haves

• NCARB certification
• AIA membership

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and documentation of complex projects using advanced design technologies including Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Oversee and delegate specification and documentation tasks, ensuring quality and industry alignment.
• Resolve RFIs during bidding and construction, addressing issues with AHJs and ensuring constructability.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and intervene when necessary to uphold project standards.
• Support coordination across teams to ensure technical accuracy, sustainability goals, and code compliance.
• Monitor design intent from performance-based planning through documentation and construction.
• Mentor team members, lead lessons learned, and drive professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Summer hours.
• Profit-sharing.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Paid service-learning hours available to every employee.
• Corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree