Senior Project Architect - Lead Complex Design (Hybrid)

SmithGroup; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO 3 weeks first year

8 federal holidays + 15 Fridays off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Architect in the Phoenix office to lead large design commissions and mentor project teams. The role requires guiding documentation from schematic design through construction administration, enforcing standards, and coordinating with clients and owners.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in Architecture, 15+ years of experience, architectural registration, and proficiency in Revit and SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect.
• Architectural Registration is required; LEED AP preferred.
• Strong design, code understanding, and construction documentation experience.
• Experience leading architects and project groups; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on the office's largest design commissions and guide multiple projects.
• Perform quality control and enforce architectural guidelines across teams.
• direct team members in applying architectural standards and documentation development.
• Collaborate with design architects, owners, and engineers through documentation and construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

LEED AP (preferred)

Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Architect in the Phoenix office to lead large design commissions and mentor project teams. The role requires guiding documentation from schematic design through construction administration, enforcing standards, and coordinating with clients and owners.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in Architecture, 15+ years of experience, architectural registration, and proficiency in Revit and SketchUp.