Senior Architect — Aerospace & Industrial Leadership

Burns & McDonnell

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Architect in the US with a proven track record leading design teams on large, complex projects across diverse sectors. You will guide projects from concept through construction, overseeing production drawings, specifications, and cost control, while collaborating with clients and field teams to ensure compliant, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency in BIM/3D rendering, and strong communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience.
Master's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience.
Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
Registered architect preferred.
Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes.
Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client.
Ability to travel.
Registered Architect preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.