Senior Architect

VCBO Architecture; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VCBO Architecture, based in Salt Lake City, seeks an experienced Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across education, civic, healthcare, religious, and commercial sectors.

You’ll mentor staff, guide interdisciplinary teams, and help advance design quality and best practices within a collaborative studio culture that values balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Licensure preferred.
• Strong Revit proficiency; BIM tools a plus.
• Clear communicator and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision and execution
• Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction
• Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings
• Contribute to firmwide design and technical initiatives

Skills

10+ years exp

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

Career Opportunities with VCBO Architecture

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Careers At VCBO Architecture

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

VCBO Architecture is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design and delivery on impactful projects across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for a technically-strong leader who enjoys guiding teams, shaping project vision, and contributing to a collaborative studio culture.

You’ll work with a high level of autonomy, mentor staff, and help advance design quality and best practices across the firm.

About VCBO

VCBO is an award-winning architecture firm based in downtown Salt Lake City. Our work spans education, civic, healthcare, religious, and commercial projects, with a focus on strengthening communities through thoughtful design.

We value mentorship, professional growth, and balance, and support a studio culture that’s both design-driven and genuinely human (yes, including a 9/80 option and the occasional office dodgeball game).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical direction, and documentation for complex architectural projects
• Mentor and guide interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal staff to align design vision and execution
• Oversee quality and consistency from concept through construction
• Represent the firm in presentations and stakeholder meetings
• Contribute to firmwide design and technical initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Licensure preferred
• Strong Revit proficiency; familiarity with additional design and BIM tools a plus
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work