Senior Architect

AIA Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

ESOP

Retirement plan matching

Paid volunteer time

Free parking

Job summary

BSA in Austin Studio is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the architectural design and documentation from concept through completion. You will drive design intent, coordinate with consultants, and guide a multidisciplinary team on high-profile projects.

Join a firm focused on healing, learning, and discovery, with strong leadership opportunities and an emphasis on staff growth and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Accredited architecture degree required.
• Licensed architect with current registration; NCARB preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience; healthcare or higher education project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the architectural design and documentation for projects from concept through completion.
• Execute design intent in alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure complete and accurate project coordination between all disciplines and design components, including work with outside consultants.
• Coordinate and manage construction administration efforts, providing oversight for all related activities or full-time construction administration team members on various projects.
• Oversee the delivery of fully coordinated, high-quality design documents, ensuring alignment across all disciplines.
• Mentor and support the architectural team by teaching, guiding, and developing staff, fostering growth in design and technical expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Strategic decision-making

Staffing & project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect with current registration

NCARB certification preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

⟵ Senior Architect

BSA

https://www.bsadesign.com/

BSA is seeking a Senior Architect to join our Austin Studio and be part of a firm specializing in creating places that support, enhance, and inspire healing, learning, and discovery. This is an opportunity for an experienced architect who is ready to take the next step in their career, with potential for continued growth and future leadership opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee the architectural design and documentation for projects from concept through completion.
• Execute design intent in alignment with the overall project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure complete and accurate project coordination between all disciplines and design components, including work with outside consultants.
• Coordinate and manage construction administration efforts, providing oversight for all related activities or full-time construction administration team members on various projects.
• Oversee the delivery of fully coordinated, high-quality design documents, ensuring alignment across all disciplines.
• Mentor and support the architectural team by teaching, guiding, and developing staff, fostering growth in design and technical expertise.
• Serve as a resource for the design and technical delivery of all project aspects, using personal expertise to guide the next generation of talent within the firm.
• Guide architectural staff in making decisions that lead to high-quality solutions, addressing client challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and execute successful project workplans.
• Guide the development and presentation of design ideas, planning concepts, and architectural details to clients.
• Ensure the final detailing, material selections, and specifications align with project objectives and architectural concepts.
• Provide leadership and support across the team on various projects, ensuring smooth delivery and adherence to high standards.

Education And Experience

• Educational Background: Accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Professional Licensure: Licensed Architect with current registration. NCARB certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years related professional experience. Experience on larger projects, with more oversight of the project scope, is required. Experience working on healthcare or higher education projects preferred.

Skills

• Ability to guide teams in delivering high-quality solutions that address client challenges, with a focus on strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including Revit, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to adjust staffing, deliverables, schedule, and scope to align with project needs and financial goals.
• Deep knowledge of architectural design, development, and detailing, with the ability to oversee the technical and creative aspects of project delivery.
• Ability to take initiative, inspire others, and step into greater leadership responsibility.

Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you’ll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You’ll Thrive At BSA

Our core values define us:

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business.
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart.

Named a Top 10 Best Place to Work in Austin for 2025

Ranked #7 by the Austin Business Journal in the Small Companies category.

BSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.