Senior City Architect & Urban Design Leader

City of Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs (GA)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago
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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
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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

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