Senior Project Architect
About The Position
Little is seeking an experienced architect for its Workplace Interiors Studio in the Charlotte office. The role is suited to a creative, ambitious Project Architect with workplace-interior experience, a passion for high-quality design and interior architecture, and a collaborative approach. The studio aims to deliver innovative solutions that address current design challenges and anticipate future needs. The Senior Project Architect will work on multiple projects across varying phases, maintain direct client contact, and coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and other consulting partners to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules. The position carries a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, including accountability for project success, leading quality assurance and quality control efforts, producing contract documents, signing and sealing drawings, and leading construction administration. The architect will guide interdisciplinary teams and steward projects from concept through construction administration and owner occupancy, while supporting mentorship of junior staff. Little describes a culture that encourages curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company offers cross-mentoring, coaching, exposure to varied project types, and opportunities for leadership and advancement. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio for review. Little is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university.
- 10+ years of experience in the architecture and design industry.
- Architectural registration.
- Workplace-interior project experience.
- Experience in all phases of project execution, from schematic design through construction administration.
- Deep understanding of building codes and accessibility requirements.
- Experience signing and sealing drawings.
- Ability to execute projects from conceptual design to owner occupancy.
- Strong design and Revit skills.
- Strong understanding of design, space planning, spatial relationships, and materials.
- Strong verbal, graphical, and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize and coordinate consulting partners and project details.
Responsibilities
- Work on multiple workplace-interior projects at different phases.
- Develop and lead strong client relationships, including through direct client contact.
- Coordinate architects, interior designers, engineers, and consulting partners to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
- Lead quality assurance and quality control efforts on assigned projects and others.
- Produce contract documents and sign and seal drawings.
- Lead construction administration and steward projects from concept through owner occupancy.
- Guide interdisciplinary teams and make decisions that shape project outcomes.
- Support mentorship of junior-level staff and share knowledge with teammates.
- Deliver successful projects and take accountability for project outcomes.
Benefits
- Cross-mentoring opportunities across disciplines and generations.
- Intentional coaching in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
- Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges.
- A culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
- Support for professional growth, leadership, and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
