Senior Project Architect Featured Rockville, MD

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Architect in Rockville, MD. This role involves leading design activities, overseeing project documentation, and mentoring Junior Architects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, be a Registered Architect (RA), and possess a Bachelor’s in Architecture.

This dynamic position requires attention to detail, teamwork skills, and a focus on quality assurance. The role offers the chance to work on multiple projects and promote continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in architectural design.
• Registered Architect (RA) certification required.
• Motivated self-starter who values project success and individual accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and coordination of design activities.
• Review and interpret design standards and regulations.
• Mentor Junior and Staff Architects while producing work.

Skills

Architectural design & detailing

Building codes and standards

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Job description

OLBN is currently seeking a Senior Project Architect to support our A/E design studio in Rockville, MD. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated professional to join a dynamic group of architectural professionals in a collaborative, technology-infused environment. The Senior Project Architect will serve as the technical production lead for projects in the development of architectural calculations/analyses, construction documents, specifications, and other design documentation. This position will also be responsible for supporting efforts of project staff architects and mentoring the team.

The successful candidate shall be highly competent and possess progressive technical experience in architectural design and detailing, building codes and standards, and associated product knowledge. The candidate must be a motivated self‑starter who values overall project success, teamwork, and individual accountability. Attention to detail, commitment to deliverable quality, and a focus on continuous production improvement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supports design activities as the project design team’s senior professional, contributing to production directly while concurrently coordinating production of Junior and Staff Architects.
• Has responsibility and accountability to OLBN leadership for individual and team execution of design activities to include construction documents, specifications, calculations, and reports in support of project requirements.
• Reviews and interprets established codes, design standards, regulations, and other industry information to ensure proper application on design projects.
• Leads and participates in surveys and assessments of existing conditions.
• Individually produces and reviews work produced by Junior and Staff Architects for architectural systems design; produces red‑line edits for correction and conducts back‑checks for finalization.
• Works on multiple projects at various stages of completion concurrently.
• Leads coordination efforts with other architectural, engineering, and technical staff, both internal and external, to ensure accuracy and technical proficiency of project submissions.
• Works closely and interacts regularly with OLBN clients.
• Acts as Architect of Record (AOR) as required.
• Supports quality control and quality assurance of all deliverables with a focus on personal accountability and continuous improvement.
• General understanding / familiarity with technology (hardware and software).
• Position involves overtime, as required, to meet project deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor of Architecture required / Master’s Degree in Architecture and/or Professional Degree Preferred

Certifications

• Registered Architect (RA) required; industry certifications and/or affiliations preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years progressive experience

Background

• U.S. Citizen or legal resident with ability to pass background investigation

OLBN, Inc. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled