Senior Project Architect — Complex Projects Lead

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a seasoned Architect to direct design development and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on substantial projects. You will lead technical drawings, specifications, and in-house construction administration while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, NCARB AXP, and strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• NCARB AXP completion required.
• Licensing exams in progress preferred.
• LEED Certification preferred.
• WELL Building Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run moderate to large, complex projects.
• Establish factual parameters of the design work (codes, site restrictions, budget, schedule).
• Formulate project work plans and lead execution of tasks.
• Assume primary responsibility for daily activities and quality of Construction Documents.
• Mentor less experienced staff throughout the project.
• Produce schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Be proficient in architectural graphic standards and drawings organization.
• Assist PM with schedule, budget, and staffing changes.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and consultants.
• Ensure quality control procedures are enforced across documents.
• Prepare addenda and bulletins related to architectural work.
• Perform in-house construction administration duties (RFI responses, shop drawings).
• Maintain and improve office standards and production tools.
• Familiar with Revit project setup and workset management.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

MS Office

MS Teams

BIM360

Point cloud software

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

NCARB AXP completion

Licensing exams in progress

LEED Certification

WELL Building Certification

Tools

Autodesk Recap

Job description

Ghafari Associates is seeking a seasoned Architect to direct design development and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on substantial projects. You will lead technical drawings, specifications, and in-house construction administration while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Architecture or Architectural Engineering, NCARB AXP, and strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM tools.