Senior Architect

RS&H; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced licensed architect to join our Buildings team. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work as you define project elements, coordinate estimates and proposals, and ensure contracts are met through planning and monitoring with engineering and construction teams.

You will lead technical solutions, review junior staff, participate in design development and client relations, and guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture from NAAB-accredited program or equivalent.
• Active architectural license in good standing.
• 10+ years of experience on major or multiple projects.
• Proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project elements and coordination with engineering, construction, and other disciplines.
• Coordinate estimates and proposal/bid preparations; monitor deliverables with teams.
• Review junior staff's work for technical accuracy and guidance.
• Promote client relationships and support business development during projects.

Skills

Communication

Licensed Architect

Client relations

Team leadership

Building codes

Problem solving

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture degree

Tools

Production software

Job description

The Opportunity
RS&H is currently seeking an experienced licensed architect to join our team. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote. As part of the Buildings team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by defining structural or project elements and processes to meet client needs; participating in and coordinating estimates and proposal/bid preparations; ensuring performance to contracts through shared planning and monitoring of work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and other disciplines; planning and developing architectural projects concerning unique and/or controversial complexities; participating in the conceptual design and providing full support through the entire project; coordinating with project management, other architects, and leadership on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies; promoting and maintaining client relationships through all project phases and serving as a firm ambassador in helping to win new work; developing and representing lead technical viewpoint on projects and serving as a SME on specialized systems; reviewing junior staff's work for technical accuracy and providing technical guidance to other professionals and technicians; and performing quality control reviews, field reviews, inspections, and observations of ongoing construction projects. This position may also lead a multidisciplinary team to complete projects and/or manage a small team of direct reports.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must

• Have a degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Have 10-years' experience, including working on parts of major projects or multiple, moderate-sized projects, providing technical guidance to entry/junior-level staff, reviewing others' work for technical accuracy, and participating in the design and implementation of new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans that had great impact on the achievement of functional results.
• Possess an active license in good standing and demonstrate knowledge of state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other relevant ordinances.
• Be proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Have a passion for formulating and solving problems with timely and innovative solutions.
• Have proven ability successfully addressing challenging issues in a sound professional and business-like manner.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relavant area of focus.

The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.