Senior Food & Beverage Architect | Design Lead

CRB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering and architectural solutions, seeks a Senior Architect to lead design across phases, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal and external teams on food and beverage projects.

You will develop CRB’s architectural presence in the Food & Beverage market, mentor staff, and serve as Architect of Record on select assignments, applying advanced design solutions and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Accredited architecture degree (B.Arch, M.Arch or D.Arch) or international equivalent.
• Architectural license in good standing with NCARB reciprocity.
• Proven knowledge of International Building Codes, OSHA and ADA standards.
• Extensive cross-discipline project coordination experience, preferably in Food & Beverage.
• Ability to develop complete Construction Documents and Specifications for complex projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office suite.
• Relevant AEC firm experience.
• 15 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute all design phases: programming, planning, concept development, detailed design, and construction administration.
• Create complex drawings: life safety plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, specs.
• Develop studies and presentations for internal/external audiences.
• Apply IBC and regulatory requirements to project delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Construction teams for coordinated designs.
• Participate in drawing reviews, coordination meetings, and quality checks.
• Support PM with resource planning, budgets, scopes, and timelines.
• Quality-check documents for complex projects and validate design approaches.
• Identify and resolve code, construction, or design challenges.
• Develop advanced architectural design or technical training materials.
• Mentor architectural staff and guide junior team members.
• Act as Architect of Record; may involve licensure responsibilities.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Communication

Education

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

Architectural license

AEC firm experience

15 years experience

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering and architectural solutions, seeks a Senior Architect to lead design across phases, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal and external teams on food and beverage projects.

You will develop CRB’s architectural presence in the Food & Beverage market, mentor staff, and serve as Architect of Record on select assignments, applying advanced design solutions and regulatory knowledge.