Senior Architect: Aviation & Public Projects Leader

Passero Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Passero Associates, in Rochester, NY, seeks a Senior Architect to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes aviation, institutional, commercial, municipal, and multi-family residential projects. This full-time role emphasizes client-focused leadership, technical excellence, and business development.

The candidate will guide teams from concept through construction, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior staff while driving project development, scheduling, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience with an A/E consulting or construction-related firm.
• Licensed Architect (RA).
• Experience leading municipal architectural projects through all phases; aviation/government projects preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with success managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all phases of architectural projects, from concept through construction.
• Drive project development, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and consultant coordination.
• Lead and participate in client, stakeholder, and agency meetings, particularly for aviation and public-sector projects.
• Prepare and guide conceptual, schematic, and design development solutions, including renovations and restoration efforts.
• Support and oversee design and production teams, mentoring junior staff and intern architects.
• Perform construction administration services, including shop drawing review, RFIs, site visits, and punch lists.
• Execute final preparation and quality control of all design documents (drawings, reports, and specifications).
• Apply deep knowledge of building codes, aviation regulations, and restoration standards to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to business development efforts, such as proposal development and client relationship building.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify new opportunities within aviation and municipal markets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Architectural design

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Passero Associates, in Rochester, NY, seeks a Senior Architect to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes aviation, institutional, commercial, municipal, and multi-family residential projects. This full-time role emphasizes client-focused leadership, technical excellence, and business development.

The candidate will guide teams from concept through construction, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior staff while driving project development, scheduling, and budgets.