Senior Project Architect: Lead Complex Designs & Docs

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in Dearborn, MI seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage large, complex projects with in-house contract administration. The role requires Licensure, NCARB, and extensive proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM360.

Excellent communication, mentorship, and strict attention to detail are essential, with a focus on high-quality Construction Documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; master’s preferred.
• NCARB certificate required.
• Registered Architect.
• LEED Certification preferred.
• WELL Building Certification preferred.
• 25+ years related architecture experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, highly complex projects and teams.
• Provide mentorship and learning opportunities for less experienced staff.
• Establish design parameters, code/site/budget/schedule constraints, and assist in presenting design documents.
• Plan and lead project work plans; supervise daily activities of the architectural team and ensure technical quality of Construction Documents.
• Support Project Manager with schedule and budget adherence; identify scope changes and their impact.
• Advise staffing needs to Architecture Manager.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure timely information exchange.
• Oversee production of schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Prepare addenda/bulletin documentation for architectural work.
• Perform in-house contract administration and field representation as needed.
• Maintain and improve office architectural standards and production tools.
• Familiar with Revit layout, workset/model management, and laser scanning/point clouds.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

NCARB certificate

Registered Architect

LEED Certification preferred

WELL Building Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

BIM360

Point cloud software

Job description

Ghafari Associates in Dearborn, MI seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage large, complex projects with in-house contract administration. The role requires Licensure, NCARB, and extensive proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and BIM360.

Excellent communication, mentorship, and strict attention to detail are essential, with a focus on high-quality Construction Documents.