Sr Project Architect

HGA•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$99,400 - $121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HGA is seeking a Sr Project Architect to join its Education, Science + Technology, and Arts practice group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role works closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, and other Project Architects to develop innovative, technically sound design solutions and uphold the firm’s standards for design quality and client service. The Sr Project Architect leads the development and coordination of design and project documentation throughout project phases, ensuring design intent is carried through accurately. The position contributes to design philosophy, building-performance strategies, technical solutions, project coordination, quality control, consultant coordination, and construction administration. The role also supports client relationships and project delivery, while directing and mentoring junior staff. The position is based in a team that works in the office three days a week. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio. The salary range is $99,400–$121,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Individuals in this role who regularly work more than 24 hours per week are eligible for HGA benefit programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
Architectural licensure required.
12 to 15 years of experience, including work on small- to large-scale projects.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills in team environments.
Proficiency in Revit.
Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products.
Excellent communication, presentation, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired.

Responsibilities

Lead development of construction documents and ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
Translate complex project goals into creative, functional design solutions.
Contribute to the project’s design philosophy and provide major input on design and building-performance strategies, communicating them effectively to team members.
Lead project teams in developing complete document sets appropriate to each project phase.
Provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges in support of the overall design concept.
Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control during all project phases, in close collaboration with the Senior Designer.
Perform applicable agency-review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life-safety reviews.
Collaborate with and coordinate consultants and knowledge resources to ensure deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and aligned with the design concept and performance goals.
Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff, setting an example of cooperation and teamwork.
Contribute to design documents and lead detailed construction-document development during all project phases.
Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and coordinated.
Oversee and perform construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFIs, RFPs, and change orders for conformance with design.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate architectural and engineering systems.
Participate in client meetings and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Help ensure project milestones and deadlines are met with attention to detail and quality.