Senior Architect

BL Companies; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

Paid Christmas to New Year week

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the technical design from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Senior Project Managers. The role centers on guiding project teams through design and documentation with a strong emphasis on constructability.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years in architectural production, a professional RA license preferred, and expert Revit skills.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional architectural license (RA)

Tools

Revit

Construction documentation

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.

Qualifications

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.

The Senior Architect will work in close partnership with Senior Project Managers and other disciplines to deliver exceptional architectural services for our clients. This individual will take a leadership role in managing the technical aspects of design and documentation across multiple projects.

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.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and 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.