Senior Project Architect: Design Lead & Client Coordinator

Perkins&Will; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead all design phases, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and ensure quality documentation and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes client communication, project financial awareness, and mentoring staff within a high-performance design practice.

You will drive technical decisions, supervise QA/QC, and contribute to marketing efforts while advancing living design and sustainable strategies on diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• Architectural license required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design of interest optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process to meet firm and project goals and standards.
• Respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Lead and participate in project documentation development and deliverables.
• Oversee Quality Control reviews for conformance with standards and design intent.
• Direct project Quality Assurance and adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
• Coordinate effectively among internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Communicate with clients on project technical matters.
• Oversee regulatory reviews and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensure efficiency of construction contract administration responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of building tech and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposals and interviews.
• Lead design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong communication, decision making and collaboration.
• Mentor staff and oversee assignments.

Skills

Building codes & zoning

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project team management

Consultant coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

LEED GA

LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / ILFI Living Future

Tools

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Photoshop)

Enscape/Lumion/VRay

3D printing/laser cutting

Pollination/Ladybug/ Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead all design phases, coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, and ensure quality documentation and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes client communication, project financial awareness, and mentoring staff within a high-performance design practice.

You will drive technical decisions, supervise QA/QC, and contribute to marketing efforts while advancing living design and sustainable strategies on diverse