Senior Architect

GHD; Anchorage (AK); Híbrido; USD 111.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid Work Model

Equal opportunity employer

Descripción de la vacante

GHD, a global engineering and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Architect to lead multiple design teams in the US West region, aligning resources, schedules and delivery expectations.

The role combines design excellence with people leadership, portfolio oversight, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to deliver compliant, innovative architectural solutions.

US citizenship is required; hybrid work with three days in the office. Salary range $111,195 to $185,235 with competitive benefits.

Formación

• 15+ years of broad architecture experience with deep technical expertise.
• 8+ years of experience planning, managing and organizing people and resources.
• Master's degree in architecture or equivalent experience; professional registration required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects or a portfolio, including budgets, schedules and risk.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multiple design teams, aligning resources, priorities, schedules and delivery expectations across a portfolio.
• Manage portfolio performance, budgets and reporting, escalating risks and resolving delivery constraints with senior leaders.
• Direct the design and validation of complex architectural solutions that meet client, regulatory and cost requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and business processes using metrics and lessons learned.
• Translate strategy into team priorities, motivating individuals to achieve local and regional goals.
• Set performance objectives and ensure accountability across team leaders and projects.
• Identify development needs and coach team members for future leaders.
• Build productive client and stakeholder relationships and communicate decisions clearly.
• Support business development and strategic planning while fostering collaboration across teams.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Architectural design

Project portfolio management

Communication skills

Client/stakeholder engagement

Educación

Master's degree in Architecture

Professional registration or accreditation

Herramientas

Architecture software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description At GHD we are committed to addressing the world's biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities. We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Shape the Future of Energy with GHD

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Architect to lead multiple teams in delivering high-quality design outcomes across a diverse project portfolio in the US West region. In this senior leadership role, you will align resources and priorities, strengthen technical and operational performance, and help our people deliver innovative, compliant solutions for clients and communities. You will combine deep design expertise with strong people and portfolio leadership. You will guide complex design and project management activities, support business development, and build trusted client and stakeholder relationships. Just as importantly, you will develop leadership capability across your teams and help prepare the next generation of technical and people leaders.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Lead multiple design teams, aligning resources, priorities, schedules and delivery expectations across a varied project portfolio.
• Manage portfolio performance, budgets and reporting, escalating risks and resolving delivery constraints in partnership with senior leaders.
• Direct the design and validation of complex or innovative architectural solutions that meet client, regulatory, quality, performance and cost requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and business processes, using relevant metrics and lessons learned to prevent recurring issues.
• Translate functional strategy and business plans into clear team priorities, motivating people to achieve local and regional goals.
• Set performance objectives, hold team and project leaders accountable, and take timely action to keep commitments on track.
• Identify development needs, coach team members and support continuing professional development and succession planning.
• Build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders, understand their expectations, and communicate solutions and decisions clearly.
• Support business development and strategic planning while fostering collaboration across disciplines, teams and offices.

What you will bring to the team:

• More than 15 years of broad, progressively responsible architecture experience, including deep technical expertise.
• More than 8 years of experience planning, managing and organizing people and resources within an established policy and governance framework.
• A master's degree in architecture or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Professional registration or accreditation is required; commitment to obtaining and maintaining applicable credentials is expected.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects or a portfolio, including budgets, schedules, quality, risk and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building effective teams, managing performance, coaching others and developing future leaders.
• The judgment to navigate complex or competing information, make timely decisions and adapt your approach as priorities change.
• Clear, compelling written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and the ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and confidence applying engineering systems, tools and emerging technologies to complex problems.

US Citizenship is required

#LI-TW1The salary range for this position is $111,195 to $185,235.

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

Hybrid Work

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.