Sr Project Architect

HGA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Short/long-term disability

In-office three days a week

Job summary

HGA, a leading architectural, engineering, and planning firm, seeks a Sr Project Architect for our Education, Science + Technology, and Arts practice in Milwaukee, WI. You’ll lead document development, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure design intent is carried through all phases.

With 12–15 years of experience and licensure, you’ll mentor staff, engage with clients, and drive performance strategies while managing project milestones and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Architectural licensure is required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience on varied projects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills in teams.
• Revit is required; AutoCAD/SketchUp/Enscape and visual tools helpful.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of construction documents and maintain design intent.
• Translate project goals into creative, functional design solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate systems.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure milestones and deadlines are met with quality.
• Provide input on design philosophy and building performance strategies.
• Lead teams to develop complete document sets across phases.
• Oversee technical design, coordination, and QA during all phases.
• Coordinate consultants and resources to support design concepts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to design documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview:

Sr Project Architect – Education, Science + Technology, & Arts

Location: Milwaukee, WI

HGA, a leading architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a talented and driven Sr Project Architect to join our growing Education, Science + Technology, and Arts practice group in Milwaukee, WI. We’re looking for someone with strong communication, presentation, time management, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about advancing design.

In this role, you’ll work closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, and other Project Architects to develop innovative and technically sound design solutions. You’ll lead the creation of detailed documentation while maintaining our firm’s high standards for design quality and client service.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of construction documents and ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
• Translate complex project goals into creative and functional design solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate architectural and engineering systems.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met with attention to detail and quality.

In this role you will:

• Design and understand and contribute to the project's design philosophy.
• Provide major input in developing design and building performance strategies and convey these effectively to team members.
• Lead project teams to develop complete document sets based on the project phase.
• Provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges, supporting the overall design concept.
• Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control during all project phases, collaborating closely with the Senior Designer.
• Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Actively collaborate with and coordinate the work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals.
• Set an example for team effort through the spirit of cooperation while directing, organizing, and mentoring junior staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of design documents and lead the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation.
• Oversee and perform construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFI’s, RFP’s, and change orders for conformance with design.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• Architectural licensure required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• 12 to 15 years of experience, including work on small to large-scale projects
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills in team environments
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired. Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products needed
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $99,400 - $121,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about ushere.