Lead Licensed Architect - Design-Build & Project Leadership

Performance Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Services is seeking a Licensed Architect to lead design, technical execution, and coordination on Design-Build projects in Indianapolis. You will ensure code compliance, quality, and constructability while guiding teams through complex design decisions.

Responsibilities include design development from concept to construction documents, participating in meetings with owners and builders, and mentoring junior designers. Strong Revit proficiency and knowledge of codes are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with 1–10 years of post-licensure experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in architectural detailing, building assemblies, and construction documentation.
• Ability to lead design development and guide teams through complex decisions.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to balance design intent with budget, schedule, and constructability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a licensed architectural professional responsible for code compliance, life safety, and technical integrity of design solutions.
• Lead architectural design development from concept through construction documentation.
• Maintain design intent while responding to cost, constructability, phasing, and schedule constraints.
• Apply professional judgment to resolve complex design and technical challenges.
• Support Principal Architects or function as Architect-of-Record on assigned projects, as appropriate.
• Actively participate in Design-Build project meetings with owners, estimators, construction managers, and trade partners.
• Collaborate with construction teams to support real-time decision-making related to cost, schedule, and means and methods.
• Lead or support value analysis and alternative evaluations while maintaining design quality.
• Anticipate risks related to design, coordination, and construction and proactively address them.
• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural documentation using Revit in accordance with firm standards.
• Coordinate architectural documents with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, specialty consultants).
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, coordination, and constructability.
• Support schematic design, design development, permit, and construction documentation milestones utilizing the PSI Design-Build Checkpoints Guidebook
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, value analysis, and construction-phase design clarifications and scope modifications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Architectural Designers and Interior Designers.
• Support delegation, task planning, and workload management within the design team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across disciplines.
• Contribute to onboarding and development of new Design-Build staff.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Building codes

Design development

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Performance Services is seeking a Licensed Architect to lead design, technical execution, and coordination on Design-Build projects in Indianapolis. You will ensure code compliance, quality, and constructability while guiding teams through complex design decisions.

Responsibilities include design development from concept to construction documents, participating in meetings with owners and builders, and mentoring junior designers. Strong Revit proficiency and knowledge of codes are required.