Sr Architect- Education

AIA Central Valley; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,700 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Every-other-Friday off options

Job summary

AIA Central Valley is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join our Education team in Sacramento. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex educational projects and collaborate within a creative environment committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, has a minimum of 10 years of architectural experience, and is proficient in BIM/Revit and other relevant tools. With a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, this position is crafted for those eager to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years architectural project experience.
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California preferred).
• Experience with Education projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all project phases.
• Lead complex projects and manage schedules and budgets.
• Resolve design, technical, and regulatory challenges.
• Ensure design excellence and quality control.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Partner on staffing and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM/Revit

MS Office Suite

Bluebeam

Sketch-Up

Rhino

Job description

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Education team in our Sacramento office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education.

An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff and studio and firm management as well as external contacts. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Senior Architect, you will…

• Provide technical leadership across all project phases, including design development, documentation, code and agency coordination, consultant collaboration, and construction administration.
• Lead complex projects by guiding teams, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and scope changes to ensure successful delivery.
• Resolve sophisticated design, technical, and regulatory challenges in collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and firm leadership.
• Ensure design excellence, quality control, and risk management through thorough document reviews and adherence to firm standards.
• Mentor and develop staff through effective delegation, coaching, and support of professional growth.
• Partner with market and studio leadership on staffing, proposals, and strategic initiatives while contributing to firm-wide collaboration.

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10years architectural project experience
• Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California preferred)
• Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam
• Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

The Like-to-Haves

• LEED accreditation
• Prior experience with Sketch-Up, Rhino, or other 3D programs

Why You’ll Love Lionakis…
At Lionakis, people and design come first. You’ll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.

Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Salary Range: $117,700-$154,000 annually.Compensation and level DOE.
Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.