Senior Architect

BL Companies Inc; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Week between Christmas and New Year’s

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Senior Architect in Wilmington, NC to lead design and production from concept through construction, while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative, accountable environment.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of architectural production experience in commercial, retail, or industrial projects, is proficient in Revit, and demonstrates strong communication and leadership; RA registration is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of architectural production experience in commercial, retail, or industrial projects.
• Professional RA registration preferred.
• Proficient in Revit and construction documentation.
• Experience with construction administration is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design and production process from concept through construction.
• Coordinate and oversee project teams to deliver design solutions meeting client specifications with emphasis on detailing and constructability.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary resource for project teams and clients.
• Ensure QA/QC of construction documents focusing on detail accuracy and buildability.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior staff through hands-on guidance and technical training.
• Contribute to a collaborative project environment upholding BL Companies' values of accountability, proactivity, and integrity.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Professional registration (RA)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Architect

BL Companies growing and looking for a Senior Architect. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of architects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and the ability to guide project teams through all technical phases of design and documentation. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, collaborative mindset and a commitment to mentoring junior staff.

Job Location: Wilmington Office - Wilmington, NC 28411

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical design and production process from concept through construction.
• Coordinate and oversee project teams to deliver design solutions that meet client specifications, with a strong emphasis on detailing and constructability.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary resource for project teams and clients.
• Ensure quality assurance and control of construction documents, focusing on detail accuracy and buildability.
• Mentor and support the growth of junior staff through hands‑on guidance and technical training.
• Contribute to a collaborative project environment and uphold BL Companies' values of accountability, proactivity, and integrity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural production for commercial, retail, or industrial projects.
• Professional registration (RA) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with construction documentation required.
• Experience with construction administration is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays
• the week from Christmas to New Years paid
• generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• our Employee Stock Ownership Plan

We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.