Senior Project Architect — Design Lead, Mentor & ESOP

Thompson & Litton; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

ESOP

Job summary

Thompson & Litton, Radford, Virginia, invites a Senior Project Architect to lead projects from concept through construction. You will manage the full lifecycle, ensuring design quality and coordinated integration with Civil/MEP/Structural teams.

You will mentor junior staff, drive design excellence, and ensure code compliance while leveraging Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and the Adobe Creative Suite to visualize complex schemes. This ESOP-backed role offers growth toward firm leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of comprehensive architectural experience on full-scope projects.
• Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch); NCARB Certification and Virginia Licensure or reciprocity eligibility.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques, materials and integrated building systems (Structural, MEP, Fire Protection).
• Exceptional visual and verbal storytelling skills to engage clients and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design journey from concept to completion.
• Visualize & create designs using a modern tech stack (Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Mentor and inspire junior staff and interns.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal Civil/MEP/Structural teams.
• Ensure designs meet building codes, zoning ordinances and construction standards.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch

NCARB Certification

Virginia Licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Twinmotion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Thompson & Litton, Radford, Virginia, invites a Senior Project Architect to lead projects from concept through construction. You will manage the full lifecycle, ensuring design quality and coordinated integration with Civil/MEP/Structural teams.

You will mentor junior staff, drive design excellence, and ensure code compliance while leveraging Revit, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, and the Adobe Creative Suite to visualize complex schemes. This ESOP-backed role offers growth toward firm leadership.