Senior Architect: Lead Design, Code & Mentorship

CPL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year

Retirement Savings Plan

Licensure Assistance

Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

CPL is seeking a Senior Architect in Buffalo, NY to provide design leadership across diverse projects and market sectors. You will lead technical direction, coordinate teams, and ensure high-quality documentation from planning through construction administration.

You bring a professional architecture degree, RA license, and extensive Revit and design software proficiency to mentor staff and drive innovative solutions while growing CPL’s architectural practice.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and at least seven (7) years of related experience.
• Registered Architect (RA).
• Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of building codes, standards, regulations, and project delivery methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, sustainable design, and construction administration.
• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural work throughout all phases of project delivery and assist with workload planning.
• Participate in client meetings during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Lead design and contract document work sessions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and edit architectural specifications.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews.
• Research and interpret codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate submissions for AHJ review, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Participate in construction administration activities including RFIs and change management.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, technicians, and interns.
• Support staff development and mentoring initiatives.
• Assist with project staffing and resource coordination.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship activities.

Skills

Architecture degree

Registered Architect

Revit

MS Office

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Visualization tools

Building codes

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Mentoring

Construction administration

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Visualization tools

Job description

CPL is seeking a Senior Architect in Buffalo, NY to provide design leadership across diverse projects and market sectors. You will lead technical direction, coordinate teams, and ensure high-quality documentation from planning through construction administration.

You bring a professional architecture degree, RA license, and extensive Revit and design software proficiency to mentor staff and drive innovative solutions while growing CPL’s architectural practice.