Senior Project Architect - Science & Technology

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Flexible spending account

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Architect for Science & Technology in Dallas, TX. You will lead design teams, ensure project documentation quality and coordinate with engineers and owners across large, complex commissions.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of experience, strong leadership and proficiency in Revit/SketchUp. The role offers a hybrid work environment, generous benefits, and a performance-based bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent required.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect.
• Experience leading Science & Technology typology projects.
• Strong leadership and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on large design commissions and guide complex issues.
• Oversee multiple small to medium projects and enforce architectural standards.
• Direct teams and collaborate with design architects, engineers and owners.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching and recruitment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Project Architect - Science & Technology (12551)

Requisition ID12551-Posted08/19/2026-SmithGroup, Inc.-Architectural-Dallas, TX

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Dallas office of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Project Architect - Science & Technologyto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Serve as an office-wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Provide technical leadership on office’s largest design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects.
• Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
• Direct team members and others in the application of architectural standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with design architects, technical architects, engineers, and owners in development of documentation as well as construction administration follow through.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect, leading and working with medium to large- -sized projects.
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies.
• Experience leading other architects and project groups in Science and Technology typology.
• Experience working on University of Texas System related projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $119,000 to $158,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.