Lead Project Architect – Commercial & Hospitality

Snipebridge; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is looking for an experienced Project Architect to join a dynamic multidisciplinary design firm based in Dallas. In this leadership role, you'll drive complex architectural solutions, manage client relationships, and lead a talented team from early design through construction completion.

The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in commercial and hospitality architecture, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp. Strong organizational skills and a good understanding of building codes are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in commercial and hospitality architecture projects.
• Experience mentoring architects and draftspersons.
• Thorough understanding of building codes and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design phases from concept through completion.
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and draftspersons.
• Oversee the preparation of construction documents.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships.

Skills

Architectural design leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Project management

Building codes knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit proficiency

SketchUp proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities. We work as an exclusive partner to top AEC and design firms that are redefining the industry through innovation and transformative work.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a dynamic, award-winning multidisciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a legacy of excellence spanning four decades. With a team across Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth, the firm delivers innovative Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning solutions across the United States and has earned national recognition for design excellence across more than 125 projects. They are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join their Commercial & Hospitality Studio, driving the successful delivery of complex architectural solutions with creativity, precision, and strong team leadership.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The firm is seeking an experienced and driven Project Architect to join its Commercial & Hospitality Studio. This is a leadership role for an architect who is equally at home refining a design concept and managing the technical and organizational complexity of delivering it. You will lead a team, own client relationships, and ensure the quality and success of every project phase from early design through construction completion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead architectural design phases from concept through completion, ensuring all work adheres to client specifications and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, construction managers, and clients to facilitate seamless, well-coordinated project execution
• Develop and present design proposals, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Manage and mentor a team of architects and draftspersons, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and design excellence
• Oversee the preparation of construction documents and ensure full adherence to industry standards, best practices, and applicable codes
• Maintain project schedules and budgets across all design and construction phases, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction at every stage of project delivery

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 8-15 years of experience leading commercial and hospitality architecture projects
• Experience mentoring architects and drafters
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• Professional registration preferred
• Experience across all design and construction phases, including coordination of consultant engineering disciplines such as civil, structural, and MEP
• Experience preparing construction documentation for architectural projects
• Thorough understanding of building codes, regulations, and compliance processes, including QA/QC and permitting workflows
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with experience managing project schedules, budgets, and project teams across multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing client relationships and presenting design proposals and feasibility studies to clients and project stakeholders
• Experience resolving coordination issues and clashes with consultants during design and construction documentation is a plus