Senior Architect

The East Group; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Group is seeking a Senior Architect to join our Greenville, NC or Raleigh, NC offices. This full-time role suits someone with 10+ years of experience and a passion for thoughtful design and collaboration.

You will lead project teams across healthcare, industrial, and public sector work, mentor junior staff, and guide clients through complex design processes while growing professionally within a multidisciplinary firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural design and project delivery experience.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program.
• Architectural license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients
• Collaborate with clients to define goals, project constraints, and design direction
• Lead or oversee design solutions from concept through construction
• Prepare and oversee design presentations, construction documents, and specifications
• Ensure code compliance and coordinate with reviewing agencies
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and design teams
• Support business development through proposals and client engagement
• Provide construction administration support as needed
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

Skills

Project delivery

Client relations

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

The East Group is seeking a skilled and collaborative Senior Architect to join our Team in our Greenville, NC or Raleigh, NC office. This full-time role is ideal for someone with 10+ years of experience who is passionate about thoughtful design, enjoys building relationships, and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.

Who We Are

With 60+ employees across multiple disciplines, The East Group is a full-service engineering and architecture firm with deep roots in North Carolina. Our firm has served clients for over 50 years with a commitment to technical excellence, thoughtful design, and long-lasting relationships. At our core, we believe in a people-first culture, where integrity, service, and teamwork shape every interaction.

About the Role

As a Senior Architect at The East Group, you’ll lead project teams that impact communities across the region, with a focus on healthcare, industrial, and public sector projects. You’ll lead project teams, guide clients through complex design processes, and help mentor the next generation of architects.

This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients
• Collaborate with clients to define goals, project constraints, and design direction
• Lead or oversee design solutions from concept through construction
• Prepare and oversee design presentations, construction documents, and specifications
• Ensure code compliance and coordinate with reviewing agencies
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and design teams
• Support business development through proposals and client engagement
• Provide construction administration support as needed
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

What You Bring

• 10+ years of architectural design and project delivery experience
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program
• Architectural license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous learning
• Alignment with The East Group’s core values and people-first culture

Why The East Group?

At The East Group, we believe how we treat people matters—our clients, our partners, and our team. We’ve built a workplace grounded in respect, trust, and shared purpose. This role offers the chance to shape communities through meaningful work, while being part of a team that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions.