Senior Architect

consolidated; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Construction Co., Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Senior Architect to shape the architectural vision, lead design excellence, and guide long-term growth.

This on-site leadership position oversees design quality, strategic initiatives, client relationships, and mentorship of the architectural team. The candidate brings deep architectural expertise and a proven ability to balance design vision with business strategy.

Qualifications

• Requires deep architectural expertise with a track record of delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Excellent client-facing and strategic leadership skills.
• Strong mentoring and team-building abilities.
• Ability to balance design vision, business strategy, and technical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, multi-project client relationships.
• Provide strategic guidance for major project pursuits and long-term accounts.
• Align architectural strategy with business and market objectives.
• Support Business Development with proposals, presentations, and positioning.
• Identify opportunities for service and design innovation.
• Oversee workload planning, staffing, and performance.
• Maintain design standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.
• Mentor architects and designers; support licensure and career growth.
• Resolve complex technical, code, and constructability challenges.
• Lead initiatives focused on technology, process improvement, and training.
• Champion safety-by-design principles in all projects.

Skills

Architectural expertise

Client-facing leadership

Mentor & team-builder

Design & business alignment

Innovative leadership

Job description

Join us as a Senior Architect and help shape our company’s architectural vision, drive design excellence, and guide the long-term growth of our organization. In this high-impact on-site leadership role, you will oversee design quality, lead strategic initiatives, strengthen key client relationships, and mentor a high-performing architectural team.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Partner

• Build strong, multi-project client relationships.
• Provide strategic guidance for major project pursuits and long-term accounts.

Business Consultant

• Align architectural strategy with business and market objectives.
• Support Business Development with proposals, presentations, and positioning.
• Identify opportunities for service and design innovation.

Department Leader

• Oversee workload planning, staffing, and performance.
• Maintain design standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.
• Mentor architects and designers; support licensure and career growth.
• Resolve complex technical, code, and constructability challenges.
• Lead initiatives focused on technology, process improvement, and training.

Safety Leader

• Champion safety-by-design principles in all projects.
• Partner with Operations and Risk Management to ensure designs reduce hazards and promote safety.

What We’re Looking For

• Brings deep architectural expertise and a track record of delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Thrives in client-facing, strategic roles and can confidently engage with executives.
• Is a strong mentor and team-builder who inspires growth and accountability.
• Understands how to balance design vision, business strategy, and technical rigor.
• Navigates complex technical challenges with clarity and confidence.
• Embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.
• Is motivated by shaping both project outcomes and organizational direction.

This position is held in our Appleton, WI office.

Consolidated Construction Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Paid Time Off, Health and Dental Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Fitness and Tuition Reimbursements, and more!

More information about Consolidated Construction, our people, and our projects can be viewed at: http://www.1call2build.com.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Sarah Crowe at 920-882-2551 or [e-mail].