Senior Project Architect: Lead Urban Multifamily & Mixed-Use

GFF Design; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development & licensure

Job summary

GFF Design seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead complex commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from concept through closeout in our Austin office. You will guide design teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality, contextually responsive environments.

The ideal candidate holds a TX architectural license (or reciprocity within six months) and has 15+ years of experience, including 8+ years in leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Active architectural license in Texas is required (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months).
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with at least 8 years leading commercial, multifamily and mixed-use projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing for high-density, complex urban infill sites.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Forma, Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools (Forma Building Design, SketchUp, etc.).
• Experience with sustainable design practices and green building certification programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from concept through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple teams.
• Develop project strategies, fee proposals, and contract considerations.
• Oversee exterior envelope design, life-safety systems, and code compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative design environment.
• Drive process improvements across project teams and firm-wide standards.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Forma Building Design

SketchUp

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

GFF Design seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead complex commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from concept through closeout in our Austin office. You will guide design teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality, contextually responsive environments.

The ideal candidate holds a TX architectural license (or reciprocity within six months) and has 15+ years of experience, including 8+ years in leadership roles.