Senior City Architect & Urban Design Leader

City of Sandy Springs; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Identity Theft Insurance

On-site Gym

Phone Discount

Job summary

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a senior City Architect to provide architectural leadership, expert plan review, and urban design guidance for a growing community. This role serves as the principal authority on commercial construction, architectural design, and ADA compliance, ensuring development reflects adopted plans, regulations, and long-range goals.

Ideal candidates bring advanced technical expertise, professional judgment, and a collaborative mindset to support thoughtful growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in architecture, building plan review, or a related field, including complex development projects.
• Registered Architect in the State of Georgia (required).
• ICC Residential and/or Commercial Plan Reviewer Certification, or ability to obtain within a timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the City’s senior architectural authority and lead reviewer for complex commercial and mixed-use development projects.
• Review and approve construction documents for vertical construction and site improvements.
• Ensure plans are complete, accurate, and compliant with codes, regs, adopted plans, and design standards.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, building, fire, and other review disciplines for efficient permit review.
• Provide final architectural approval prior to permit issuance.
• Perform professional planning work supporting current and long-range planning and urban design initiatives.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, county, and local codes, ordinances, policies, and adopted plans.
• Contribute to updates of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and design standards.
• Identify community development challenges and develop planning and design strategies for quality growth.
• Provide architectural and urban design guidance to staff, applicants, advisory boards, and elected officials.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to evaluate proposals and verify compliance.

Skills

Architectural Knowledge

Urban Planning

Code Compliance

Plan Review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Urb. Planning/Urban Design/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

OpenGov

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a senior City Architect to provide architectural leadership, expert plan review, and urban design guidance for a growing community. This role serves as the principal authority on commercial construction, architectural design, and ADA compliance, ensuring development reflects adopted plans, regulations, and long-range goals.

Ideal candidates bring advanced technical expertise, professional judgment, and a collaborative mindset to support thoughtful growth and