Mid to Senior Project Architect (Hybrid)

Browning Day; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Browning Day in Indianapolis seeks Mid to Senior Project Architects to lead complex design projects across civic, cultural, healthcare and other sectors. You will direct construction documents, coordinate with consultants, mentor staff, and ensure code-compliant, sustainable outcomes.

The role blends hands-on design with client interaction in a hybrid work environment; you’ll oversee budgets, schedules and QA/QC, while advancing Browning Day standards and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading staff toward common goals and client satisfaction.
• Strong ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams and consultants.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, codes, ADA and site design.
• Experience with construction administration and QA/QC processes.
• Ability to present technical viewpoints to clients clearly.
• Licensed architect or progressing toward licensure with timeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through construction documents, CA, and site visits.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, and hours for assigned scopes.
• Mentor project staff and collaborate with project managers/HR on performance.
• Oversee RFI/ASI responses, shop drawings, and field reviews.
• Maintain positive client relationships and ensure quality deliverables.
• Apply Browning Day standards and promote sustainable design.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Detail orientation

Design concepts

Project coordination

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Team mentoring

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Job description

At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, faith-based, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We are seeking Mid to Senior Project Architects who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Executing the overarching construction phases of projects per the Browning Day standards.
• Develops and presents technical viewpoints on projects with clients.
• Serves as subject matter expert on specialized systems or industries.
• Oversee the construction administration phase, responding to RFIs, ASIs, shop drawings, field site reviews, and reports.
• Lead project teams throughout construction documents, construction administration, and site visits.
• Select and specify appropriate materials and associated details.
• Coordinate the project quality, schedule, and performance with the other disciplines.
• Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships throughout the project.
• Advise the Project Manager on schedule and consultants.
• Coordinate programming efforts, including information gathering, site analysis, and site inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints.
• Coordinate project schedules and budgeted hours on assigned scope of projects.
• Coordination of consultants, sub-consultants, other disciplines, and contractors.
• Correspond with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Assists with documentation and timely distribution of all meeting notes.
• Promotes innovative concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, code-compliant, and meet the intended purpose of the project.
• Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Impacts all phases of design, documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Implements the QA/QC comments and reviews at each phase of the project.
• Instrumental in the construction administration phase, responding to RFI’s, ASI’s, and shop drawings, and is involved in field site reviews and reports.
• Mentoring and partnering with the Project Managers and/or HR on performance and training needs of project teams
• Participating in selected marketing and business development opportunities, including preparing and conducting client presentations
• Implements Browning Day standards for all project deliverables and processes.
• Support project teams in all stages of the project from planning and concept design to construction documents and site visits
• Responsibilities vary based on experience, interests, and business needs
• Other tasks as assigned

Browning Day provides reasonable accommodation to individuals in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for the industry and the ability to lead staff toward a common goal.
• Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing solid relationships (internal and external).
• Advanced creative talent in the communication of complex concepts.
• Advanced skill in prioritizing multiple tasks/projects/team members in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
• Ability to lead the internal team and external consultants toward the common goal.
• Ability to solve problems, specifically interpret multiple stakeholders' input.
• Advanced ability to learn, comply, and communicate company policies, processes, and best practices.
• Time management skills, including balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and managing time without deadline-driven projects.
• Advanced ability to notice details, review, write, and edit
• Excellent communicator: verbal, written, presenting, training, and public speaking.
• Proficient-to-advanced knowledge of the following:
  • Design techniques, tools, and principles in producing technical plans, drawings, and models; and
  • Construction methodology and material application
  • Zoning, codes, ADA/FHA/accessibility requirements, and applicable codes about site design considerations.
• Proficient-to-advanced experience in the following:
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
  • Scheduling software (Team Gantt);
  • Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD(bonus), and 3D rendering software (Lumion);
  • Online project management software.
• Preferred: 10+ years of professional experience in architecture.
• Preferred: A bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Preferred: Licensed Architect (or complete within an agreed-upon timeline)
• Satisfactory completion of background screening.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other supplemental insurance.
• Company-paid disability (long- and short-term) and life insurance.
• A 3% contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan with no vesting period.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Hybrid remote work environment with flexible schedule
• Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team

Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal-opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We base employment decisions on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.