Sr Project Architect

HGA•Annandale, MN

5d•$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, other Project Architects, consultants, and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative, technically sound design solutions and maintain high standards for design quality and client service. The Sr Project Architect contributes to the project design philosophy and building-performance strategies, provides technical design input, and leads project teams in developing complete documentation sets. Responsibilities span detailed design development, project coordination, quality control, agency review analysis, consultant coordination, and construction administration. The role also organizes and mentors junior staff and helps ensure project deliverables support the design concept and performance goals. HGA describes its culture as collaborative, flexible, and focused on meaningful, impactful design. Employees work in the office three days a week. The posted salary range is $99,400–$121,000, with actual compensation determined by experience, education, licensure, and skill level. Employees who regularly work more than 24 hours per week are eligible for the listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
Architectural licensure.
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.
Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools.

Responsibilities

Develop construction documents and ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
Translate project goals into creative, functional design solutions.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate architectural and engineering systems.
Participate in client meetings and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Meet project milestones and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Contribute to and communicate the project’s design philosophy and building-performance strategies.
Lead project teams in developing complete document sets for each project phase.
Provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges in support of the design concept.
Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control throughout project phases, in collaboration with the Senior Designer.
Perform applicable agency review analysis, including accessibility, zoning, and life safety.
Coordinate consultants and knowledge resources to ensure deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support design and performance goals.
Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff, setting an example of cooperative teamwork.
Contribute to design documents and lead the detailed development of construction documents throughout 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.