Senior Project Architect

SHP•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Project Architect at SHP, you'll lead the architectural process from programming through construction, contributing deep technical expertise and mentorship across multiple public and private sector projects-including libraries, civic spaces, and community-driven developments. This role offers the opportunity to develop a specialty within the firm, serving as a go-to resource for complex systems, materials, or project types. You'll influence design precision, streamline quality assurance practices, and help ensure that our construction documentation reduces downstream challenges and leads to successful builds. You'll work side-by-side with project teams, consultants, and clients to solve problems, bringing accuracy, clarity, and leadership to every phase of work. This is an ideal role for an experienced architect who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, mentoring others, and engaging with the broader profession through community boards, AIA involvement, or subject-specific networks. If you're looking to deepen your impact and help shape SHP's architectural standards and future leaders, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture required.
Architectural licensure required.
Proven experience managing architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration.
Demonstrated depth in public and private markets, with strong knowledge of civic, cultural, or library work.
Experience working across diverse building systems and materials, including complex structural types.
Strong history of delivering precise, buildable construction documents with minimal corrections needed.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
Understanding of code, permitting, and consultant coordination best practices.
Ability to lead and support diverse project teams and mentor junior staff.
Clear time management skills, with the ability to prioritize strategically rather than reactively.
Collaborative spirit, with a commitment to solving problems and delivering high-quality work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable leading client meetings, consultant coordination efforts, and internal technical reviews.
Candidates for this role should be willing and able to travel as needed, often with short notice, to support firmwide priorities, strengthen client connections, and grow their impact across markets.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation or familiarity with sustainable design practices is a plus.
Active involvement in professional or civic boards (e.g., zoning, non-profits, AIA committees) preferred.
Familiarity with AI-based design tools and emerging technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically 3–5, depending on size and complexity.
Oversee the full architectural process, from early programming through construction administration.
Mentor project architects and emerging professionals through technical coaching, delegation, and quality feedback.
Provide advanced technical knowledge in the development of construction documents for a range of building types and systems, including masonry and steel structures.
Serve as a technical leader and contributor in market sectors such as libraries, public buildings, and institutional projects.
Influence firmwide QA/QC standards and lead architecture team sessions on focused topics tied to your expertise.
Manage and coordinate work across multidisciplinary consultant teams, ensuring design intent is respected and issues are identified and resolved early.
Maintain a strong presence in the professional community through participation in boards, committees, or AIA chapters (e.g., AIA Cincinnati, AIA Ohio).
Contribute to a collaborative design process from day one-ensuring clarity, consistency, and communication throughout every phase.

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