Design Architect – Advanced Facilities Lead

Jacobs; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,500 - 95,500; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Albany/Syracuse, NY is seeking a Design Architect to lead advanced facilities projects, including pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and life sciences buildings. You will mentor designers, coordinate with disciplines, and help push innovative design solutions.

The role requires a US license, 3–7 years' experience, proficiency in Revit, and a collaborative mindset. We offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional Architecture license in the U.S.
• At least 3 to 7 years of architecture experience.
• Experience with building codes and specifications.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis across conceptual to construction drawings.
• Coordinate design and construction activities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers.
• Attend project meetings and support quality reviews.
• Develop layout, technical design, and model creation for assigned area.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Architecture degree

License in the U.S.

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

Job description

Jacobs in Albany/Syracuse, NY is seeking a Design Architect to lead advanced facilities projects, including pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and life sciences buildings. You will mentor designers, coordinate with disciplines, and help push innovative design solutions.

The role requires a US license, 3–7 years' experience, proficiency in Revit, and a collaborative mindset. We offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence critical infrastructure.