Senior Project Architect

E4H; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

MOREgroup, part of E4H, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to join our Chantilly, VA office. This role blends project leadership, client relations, technical coordination, and construction administration to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to high design standards.

The ideal candidate has strong construction knowledge, project management experience, and the ability to proactively resolve issues while keeping projects on track.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Architecture or Construction with healthcare preferred.
• Architect licensure required; Virginia license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from pre-construction through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, and overall project coordination.
• Primary liaison between owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Regular site visits and OAC meetings to monitor progress, quality, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate construction administration: RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and RFPs.
• Identify and resolve construction issues and potential impacts to schedule or budget.
• Prepare field observation reports, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, schedules, and construction progress.
• Maintain organized project records, including correspondence and test reports.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Lead design and coordination of building envelope systems with project teams.
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers to ensure coordinated solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Construction documents

RFIs & submittals

Healthcare design

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Newforma

BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that collaborate with passion and purpose to serve communities across the nation. We are proud to focus on spaces that make a profound contribution to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive. Our practices work with healthcare, education, and civic architecture clients to create environments that inspire. Together, we are more.

At E4H, we serve our communities with passion and purpose, which is what makes our work so meaningful. Our team of experts brings specialized knowledge across every aspect of healthcare design, partnering with the communities we support to achieve a shared goal: creating environments that enhance patient well-being.

Some of the things you can expect working at MOREgroup…

• Contributing to a passionate, entrepreneurial team within a growing company.
• Values that emphasize integrity, excellence, service and a platform for connection and collaboration.
• MORE opportunities and MORE resources to impact the communities we collectively serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

E4H is seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to join our Chantilly, VA office! This role combines project leadership, client management, technical coordination, and construction administration to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, to the highest standards of design and quality.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction knowledge, project management experience, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues while keeping projects on track.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage projects from pre-construction through completion, including project scope, schedule, budget, and overall project coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison between owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Conduct regular construction site visits and OAC meetings to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and oversee construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and Requests for Proposals.
• Identify and help resolve construction issues, coordination conflicts, and potential impacts to project schedule or budget.
• Prepare field observation reports, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, schedules, and construction progress.
• Maintain organized project records, including correspondence, test reports, shop drawings, and other construction documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate project updates, concerns, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Lead the design and coordination of building envelope systems in coordination with project teams.
• Collaborate closely with civil and structural engineers to ensure building, site, and structural solutions are coordinated.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in Architecture or Construction industry. Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional degree from an accredited Architectural program and architect licensure is required. (Virginia license preferred)
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and construction processes.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, field observations, and construction documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods, including masonry, ICF, and steel stud construction.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and client relationship skills.
• Experience with Newforma and BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud preferred.

LOCATION

• Hybrid role in Chantilly, VA
• Ability to travel to various project sites as needed.

BENEFITS

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits programs including:

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities