Senior Architect

Powerwell; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerwell is seeking an Architect III / Senior Architect to provide senior leadership across architectural projects from concept design through construction administration, overseeing complex teams and consultants.

The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 12+ years of experience, advanced Revit capabilities, and a proven ability to lead multi-phase projects while maintaining client relationships and delivering value.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with 12+ years of architectural experience.
• 8+ years of project leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit.
• Experience leading complex projects through all phases.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, and life-safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership across all phases of architectural projects.
• Lead and manage project teams according to workload, schedules, and project demands.
• Develop strategic plans to support successful project delivery.
• Make decisions regarding significant architectural design, technical, and project-delivery challenges.
• Maintain communication with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, programs, documentation, communications, administrative responsibilities, and team assignments.
• Estimate project fees, establish scopes of work, and assist in preparing proposals and contracts.
• Lead consultant coordination for mid-size to large projects exceeding $10 million in construction value.
• Identify and document changes in scope and additional services.
• Lead integrated project delivery across design, construction, and post-occupancy phases.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future project-related services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team coordination

Client relations

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

Deltek Vision

Job description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for an Architect III / Senior Architect for a well-established multidisciplinary architecture and design firm.

The Architect III / Senior Architect will provide senior-level leadership across architectural projects from concept design through construction administration. This individual will oversee complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and consultants, guide architectural and technical decisions, manage project requirements, and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 12+ years of architectural experience, extensive project leadership experience, advanced Revit capabilities, and a proven ability to lead complex projects through all phases of design and construction.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hybrid work schedule in accordance with company policy
• Limited travel, overtime, and occasional weekend work may be required based on project needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership across all phases of architectural projects, from concept design through construction administration.
• Lead and manage project teams according to workload, schedules, and project demands.
• Develop strategic plans to support successful project delivery.
• Make decisions regarding significant architectural design, technical, and project-delivery challenges.
• Maintain communication with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, programs, documentation, communications, administrative responsibilities, and team assignments.
• Estimate project fees, establish scopes of work, and assist in preparing proposals and contracts.
• Lead consultant coordination for mid-size to large projects exceeding $10 million in construction value.
• Identify and document changes in scope and additional services.
• Lead integrated project delivery across design, construction, and post-occupancy phases.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future project-related services.

Design, Documentation & Technical Leadership

• Organize, interpret, execute, and coordinate architectural design assignments.
• Evaluate complex design challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Conduct architectural studies and develop design concepts, criteria, calculations, reports, and detailed construction documents.
• Lead project drawing and BIM efforts.
• Develop and oversee architectural document sets according to established industry and company standards.
• Perform project code reviews.
• Prepare and coordinate project specifications.
• Coordinate the work of consultants and subconsultants.
• Participate in presentations and submissions to authorities for zoning, land use, permitting, and other regulatory approvals.
• Observe construction projects in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assist contractors with interpretation of architectural documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings, documents, and specifications.
• Review contract documents for building code, ADA, and life-safety compliance.
• Apply permitting and entitlement expertise throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and lead architects and other project team members.
• Support the continued development and improvement of BIM practices.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, clients, and contractors to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Present to clients and participate in marketing interviews as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional architectural degree from an accredited program.
• 12+ years of experience in architectural design, contract documents, and construction administration.
• At least 8 years of project leadership experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex architectural projects through multiple phases.
• Strong construction documentation and construction administration experience.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary consultants.
• Strong understanding of architectural building systems, sustainability, construction methods, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems as they relate to building design, performance, and costs.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state building codes and zoning requirements.
• Experience with entitlements and permitting.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, fees, staffing, and client expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, technical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and collaborating with project teams.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED accreditation and knowledge of integrated design and sustainable design practices.
• Experience with Deltek Vision or similar architectural project-management/accounting software.
• Experience participating in client presentations and marketing interviews.
• Professional, collaborative office environment.
• Position is primarily sedentary.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent electronic and verbal communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.