Senior Facilities Architect

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Short/long-term disability

401(k) match up to 5%

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to guide architectural design for aerospace and industrial facilities. The role focuses on construction documents, life safety analyses, and ensuring code compliance as Architect of Record.

With 10+ years of experience and FL licensure, you will coordinate with engineering disciplines, sign drawings, and mentor junior staff while interfacing with regulatory authorities during permitting and approvals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural experience with progressive responsibility.
• FL licensure with ability to obtain licensure in additional states as projects require.
• Experience with life safety analyses for industrial/aerospace facilities.
• Experience developing construction documents for complex technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of comprehensive construction documents for aerospace and industrial facilities.
• Sign and seal architectural drawings as Architect of Record.
• Perform and document life safety analyses for complex facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure code compliance and integration of life safety systems in designs.
• Lead technical design reviews and quality control processes.
• Mentor junior staff on technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with regulatory authorities during permitting and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Life safety analysis

Construction documents

Code compliance knowledge

Communication

Regulatory interface

Mentoring

Architect of Record responsibilities

Education

Professional Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch)

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to join our team. This position will play a critical role in overseeing architectural design for complex industrial manufacturing and aerospace facilities, with emphasis on developing construction documents and ensuring compliance with building codes and life safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of comprehensive construction documents for aerospace and industrial manufacturing facilities
• Sign and seal architectural drawings and specifications as the Architect of Record
• Perform and document detailed life safety analyses for complex facilities
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Ensure code compliance and integration of life safety systems in architectural designs
• Lead technical design reviews and quality control processes
• Mentor junior staff on technical documentation and regulatory requirements
• Interface with regulatory authorities during permitting and approval processes

Required Qualifications

• Current Florida Architectural License
• Ability and willingness to obtain architectural licensure in additional states as projects require
• 10+ years of architectural experience with progressive responsibility
• Demonstrated experience with life safety analysis for industrial and/or aerospace facilities
• Proficiency in developing construction documents for complex technical projects
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, NFPA standards, and life safety requirements
• Experience signing and sealing drawings as Architect of Record
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace facilities, launch infrastructure, or specialized industrial environments
• LEED accreditation
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices for industrial applications
• Familiarity with federal and DoD facility requirements

Education

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Location

Florida (specific location)

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see here.