Senior Architect - Education

ZipRecruiter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Architect to join their Education team in Sacramento. This role involves leading architectural projects from K-12 to higher education, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality designs. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this organization values diverse perspectives and offers a robust bonus plan, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the education sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Work-from-home options

Every other Friday off

Robust bonus plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural project experience required.
• Licensed Architect in California is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee project delivery and coordination with clients.
• Manage project teams to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Architectural Project Management

Technical Guidance

Design Solutions

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM/Revit

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Job Description

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, diversity, and inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Education team in our Sacramento office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education. We offer a robust bonus plan, flexible hours including work-from-home options, and every other Friday off.

An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff, studio and firm management, as well as external contacts. This individual has experience with projects of varying size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Senior Architect, you will…

1. Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout all project phases, including the development and coordination of drawings, specifications, and consultant collaboration.
2. Lead project and resource planning, establishing project timelines and budgets.
3. Develop solutions for complex design issues, including program compliance, code compliance, and agency interaction.
4. Oversee project delivery, technical aspects, and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff while interfacing with market leadership.
5. Support or guide the project team during construction administration.
6. Identify and resolve issues impacting project delivery, budget, construction costs, schedule, and any firm-related risk management issues.
7. Complete and maintain code reviews and analysis through to project completion.
8. Collaborate effectively with the project team to address and find solutions for project-related issues across a range of project types and sizes.
9. Manage the project teams to ensure project completion within established timelines and budgets.
10. Manage potential changes to the scope of work requested by clients and consultants; assess the impact on the project budget and schedule for larger projects.
11. Ensure adherence to The Lionakis Way standards for design, quality control, and production.
12. Review and evaluate documents for accuracy, coordinating with the project team.
13. Participate in all phases of the design process and demonstrate the capability to work on various projects simultaneously.
14. Perform comprehensive quality control reviews as necessary.
15. Delegate tasks to staff and support their professional development through coaching.
16. Assist in developing project proposals with the help of the PIC and/or Studio Leader.
17. Demonstrate superior time management and organizational skills.
18. Exhibit a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive approach in accurately completing work and meeting deadlines.
19. Actively participate in market/studio project manager meetings and staffing processes.
20. Assist the project team and market/studio leadership with any additional duties as assigned.

Senior Architect Qualifications – The Must-Haves (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years architectural project experience
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California)
• Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam
• Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

Senior Architect Qualifications – The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

• LEED accreditation
• Prior experience with SketchUp, Rhino, or other 3D programs

Salary Range: $117,700 - $154,000 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC individuals, to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Your unique background could bring valuable perspectives to our team.

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