Senior Architect

Wilson Butler Architects (WBA); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Bonus opportunities

Professional development and licensure

Job summary

Wilson Butler Architects in Boston's Financial District seeks a Senior Architect or Project Manager with at least 12 years of professional experience to lead complex arts and entertainment projects from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, is licensed, proficient in Revit, and excels in design leadership, documentation coordination, and mentoring junior staff; strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
• 12+ years of experience in a professional office.
• Professional architectural licensure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience guiding design concepts in a collaborative studio.
• Experience managing and mentoring internal junior staff and coordinating external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead or drive design concepts across complex project typologies.
• Develop and coordinate project documentation, construction plans, and details in Revit.
• Guide projects from conceptual design through completion, including management of external consultants.
• Provide quality control/quality assurance during project delivery and Construction Administration.
• Mentor and coordinate internal staff and project teams.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

Self-starter

Leadership

Design excellence

Presentation skills

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Wilson Butler Architects is an innovative and collaborative design studio specializing in arts and entertainment experiences. Our award-winning portfolio features projects ranging from historic theater restorations; to state-of-the-art performing arts centers; to planning and designing the most cutting-edge vessels in the cruise ship industry. The firm's open studio environment encourages a fun and creative process on unique project typologies.

We are located in Boston's Financial District overlooking Post Office Square.

Our studio is growing and we are seeking a Senior Architect or Project Manager with a minimum of 12 years experience to join our team!

Ideal candidate traits

• Self-starter
• Confidence and willingness to push creative boundaries
• Strong design capabilities complimented by presentation skills that convey design intent
• Strong capability of developing and coordinating project documentation, construction plans, details etc. in Revit
• Flexibility and eagerness to take on new challenges and assignments on complex project types
• Excellent time management skills (efficient)
• Positive, can-do attitude

We want to see you grow and succeed!

We encourage our employees to develop their skills and offer meaningful contributions to the firm. Each team member has a voice and the opportunity to try their hand at every aspect of the design process. Our leadership actively engages employees in all aspects of the design process as well as the business. We encourage our employees to participate and have their ideas and voices heard.

Requirements

• Holds a professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program
• 12+ years of experience working in a professional office
• Professional architectural licensure
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a collaborative studio environment with teams of varying sizes, leading or driving design concepts.
• Experience guiding significant aspects of projects from conceptual design through project completion, including management/mentoring of internal junior design staff and coordination and management of external design consultants
• Advanced understanding of building/accessibility codes and requirements
• Ability to provide quality control/quality assurance during project delivery
• Experience in Construction Administration, reviewing construction progress at jobsites ensuring conformance to contract documents
• Must be highly proficient in Revit
• Knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite preferred

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. The compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $130,000.

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer many benefits including health, dental, and a competitive 401k plan, bonus opportunities, professional development and licensure support, holiday, vacation, and sick time.

Wilson Butler Architects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.

EOE M/F/H/V.