Senior Project Architect

Genesis AEC, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance

401k match

Generous paid time off

License compensation Bonus

Training opportunities

License upgrade salary bump

Job summary

Genesis AEC, Inc. in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead technical design and documentation for complex life sciences projects, from concept through construction administration.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and help win new opportunities while delivering high-quality design. Requirements include a degree in architecture, licensure preferred, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in a Project Architect role, life sciences preferred.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited program; licensure strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in speaking, writing, and graphic communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical content for complex projects from design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with staff architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure design excellence.
• Manage manpower, budgets, schedules, and deliverables on assigned projects.
• Mentor and develop architectural staff; build client and industry relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

Licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Genesis wants to grow with top talent who want to make a difference in the world. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design byENRmagazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities advancing worldwide health.

Genesis might be a great fit for you if:

• You enjoy problem-solving and discovering creative, effective solutions.
• You’re looking for a company that values and promotes professional and personal growth and development.
• You enjoy the details of great design and know that anything worth doing is worth doing well.
• You think on your feet and seek the “a-ha!” moments that come from team collaboration.
• You’re motivated and driven to help us, and our clients, make a difference in the world!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Senior Project Architect is responsible for leading and executing the development of all technical aspects and content for complex medium to large or multiple projects. Working alongside other team members including staff architects and designers, as well as our in-house and external engineering disciplines and consultants, the Senior Project Architect ensures technical and design excellence and quality deliverables during design and documentation, through construction administration.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you must be a collaborative and effective communicator who thrives in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with both internal and client-facing teams.
• Develops ideas from conceptual design through construction documentation and ensures proper coordination and design input with the other disciplines on the team.
• Leads the integration and development of all technical aspects of architectural documentation.
• Generate complex building codes, life safety analyses, and architectural project specifications with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Architectural Leadership to ensure manpower and staffing needs on assigned projects are met.
• Ownership of and alignment with the architectural budget, scope, schedule, and required deliverables on assigned projects.
• Attend and participate in client presentations and project meetings when required.
• Mentors, motivates, and inspires other architectural staff and assists in their professional development.
• Build and develop client, business, and industry relationships, including identifying and leading pursuits of new opportunities.
• Grow client base through the delivery of excellent services.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture, or Master\'s of Architecture from an accredited program, or degree in a related field.
• Completion of Professional Licensure is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in a Project Architect role. Experience with projects in the Life Sciences industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of building codes, construction materials, and industry best practices.
• Technical proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office software. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – including speaking, writing, and graphic communication - are a must. This includes being able to speak confidently and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and/or manage an architectural support team, including delegating tasks.
• Flexibility to travel (occasionally to moderate, depending on project location).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work on more than one project at a time.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
• We offer a hybrid work schedule and Half-DayFridays year-round.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx insuranceplans, withtwo-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
• Competitive 401k match program
• Generous paid time off
• Thought leadership opportunities, including a$1,000 awardfor presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
• Competitive company-paid trainingopportunities
• A 5% salary increasefor earning your professional license!
• Flexible opportunitiesto grow your career