Senior Architect

VCBO Architecture; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VCBO Architecture seeks an experienced Architect to lead design and delivery across sectors in Salt Lake City. You will guide project teams, mentor staff, and advance design quality while maintaining autonomy and a collaborative studio culture.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, technical direction, and effective client coordination, with licensure preferred and experience across multiple project types. Join a firm committed to thoughtful, human-centered design.

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.
• Experience across multiple project types.
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work.

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

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

Overview

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
• Experience across multiple project types
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead, mentor, and manage complex work