Senior Federal Project Architect & Design Lead

GPD Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long‑Term Disability

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

GPD Group seeks a Project Architect in Dallas, TX to provide design leadership and technical expertise for federal projects from concept to completion. You will mentor teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with stringent federal standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, and an active RA license with NCARB. Travel may be involved as part of federal project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year) or Master of Architecture (6-year) from a NAAB-accredited school.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of job-related experience.
• Registered Architect (RA) with NCARB certification.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical direction for federal and military projects.
• Conduct building conditions assessments and surveys.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across all project phases.
• Serve as primary client liaison to define scope and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure deliverables meet federal standards.
• Provide expert advice on mission-specific infrastructure and security requirements.
• Mentor architectural staff and support business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture NAAB-accredited

Licensed Architect (RA) with NCARB

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

GPD Group seeks a Project Architect in Dallas, TX to provide design leadership and technical expertise for federal projects from concept to completion. You will mentor teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with stringent federal standards.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, and an active RA license with NCARB. Travel may be involved as part of federal project delivery.