Senior Architect: Design Leadership & Construction Docs

The Architect's Newspaper; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health plan

Dental and vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Paid family leave

401(k) with employer contribution

ESOP

Job summary

KieranTimberlake, based in Philadelphia, seeks an experienced architect to join our studio. The role spans design, documentation, and leadership across projects in civic, academic, cultural, and institutional sectors.

With 6–10 years of experience and licensure progression, you will own construction documents, lead coordination with consultants, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, design-forward environment.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in architectural practice.
• Architectural licensure or active pursuit of licensure.
• Strong design and documentation skills with ownership of construction documents.
• Experience coordinating with design consultants across project phases.
• Solid technical background and familiarity with building systems, codes, standards, and construction.
• Ability to contribute to design decisions across multiple project phases from concept to construction documents.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu/Studio.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of projects of multiple scales and types.
• Develop architectural details and assemblies that support building performance and design intent.
• Prepare client and stakeholder design presentations.
• Coordinate design efforts and deliverables of design consultants and project team.
• Take ownership of construction documents, technical coordination, and documentation quality.
• Collaborate with Principals and Associates in project management.
• Contribute to the firm's technical and design quality through QA and Knowledge Communities.
• Mentor emerging professionals.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Bluebeam Revu/Studio

Education

Architectural licensure or pursuing licensure

Job description

KieranTimberlake, based in Philadelphia, seeks an experienced architect to join our studio. The role spans design, documentation, and leadership across projects in civic, academic, cultural, and institutional sectors.

With 6–10 years of experience and licensure progression, you will own construction documents, lead coordination with consultants, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, design-forward environment.