Senior Project Architect

TowerPinkster•Kalamazoo, MI

17d

About The Position

The Senior Project Architect helps shape project outcomes and build meaningful client partnerships. The role participates in early planning and design discussions, translating client goals into thoughtful, integrated solutions. Working with multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Project Architect leads coordination, provides technical oversight, and helps ensure projects progress with clarity and purpose. The position contributes advanced technical expertise, leadership, and strategic decision-making to deliver high-quality work and support the firm's success. The role also supports client engagement and business development, leads project coordination across internal teams and external partners, mentors colleagues, and contributes to professional development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
10 or more years of professional experience in the architecture/engineering (A/E) industry.
Knowledge and experience using REVIT software.
Extensive knowledge of standards and codes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and Teams.
Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Slides, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar, and Gmail.
Professionalism, integrity, respect, and confidentiality in workplace interactions.
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines, manage competing priorities, take ownership of commitments, and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure, certification, or accreditation.
LEED accreditation.
Participation in professional industry organizations.

Responsibilities

Guide multidisciplinary teams in exploring solutions and developing technically sound designs that support project goals.
Oversee the creation and coordination of construction documents from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring accuracy and quality.
Contribute to departmental standards and quality practices.
Model accountability, encourage open communication, and foster a collaborative project team culture.
Build relationships with existing clients and cultivate new partnerships.
Participate in business development, networking, and professional organizations to expand the firm's visibility.
Collaborate with clients throughout planning and design to align solutions with their needs, goals, and expectations.
Identify opportunities to add value through strategic insights and solutions.
Lead discipline coordination with internal teams, clients, consultants, and construction partners to meet schedule, budget, and quality milestones.
Organize information, track project progress, and maintain clear communication across disciplines.
Facilitate reviews and feedback on design documents to improve technical quality and support team development.
Mentor team members by sharing expertise, lessons learned, and best practices.
Participate in career development, professional development programs, project leadership, internal committees, and industry involvement.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.