Sr. Project Architect

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Hybrid Work Program

Mentoring Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead and mentor design teams, delivering high-quality projects across technology, industrial, and education sectors. You will drive client relationships, guide proposals, and oversee construction documentation from concept through delivery.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, and Arizona licensure. The position supports hybrid work while advancing complex, multi-disciplinary design initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, required; Masters preferred, from a NAAB accredited university.
• Registered Architect in Arizona, NCARB preferred
• 12+ years of experience in architectural design and planning of facilities within core markets
• Detailed understanding of construction techniques and the development of final construction documents.
• Demonstrated experience developing project specifications.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and produce projects primarily for the booming advanced technology market sector. Additional market sectors with opportunities to support include: industrial, municipal, higher education, and other institutional and commercial clients.
• Provide the primary designer and leadership roles to our multi-disciplinary teams on projects throughout all stages, from concept to delivery.
• Developing and reviewing proposals, reports and contract documents.
• Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensures effective and safe team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

NAAB accredited university

Registered Architect in Arizona

Tools

Revit

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. P roject Architect to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with other senior staff to mentor, inspire and guide our team of talented Architects, deliver exceptional design projects, and grow the practice through developing client relationships and lead business development opportunities within our current and potential market sectors.

What You’ll Do:

• Create, manage and produce projects primarily for the booming advanced technology market sector. Additional market sectors with opportunities to support include: industrial, municipal, higher education, and other institutional and commercial clients.
• Provide the primary designer and leadership roles to our multi-disciplinary teams on projects throughout all stages, from concept to delivery.
• Developing and reviewing proposals, reports and contract documents.
• Leads and participates in project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Accountable for effective project coordination efforts among internal disciplines and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Oversees project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ensures effective and safe team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff and provides oversight of assignments.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, required; Masters preferred, from a NAAB accredited university
• Registered Architect in Arizona, NCARB preferred
• 12+ years of experience in architectural design and planning of facilities within core markets
• Detailed understanding of construction techniques and the development of final construction documents.
• Demonstrated experience developing project specifications.
• Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves:

• Experience working in Advanced Manufacturing or Semiconductor market sectors
• Proficient with Revit
• Demonstrated experience with cross-discipline collaboration.
• Demonstrated design insight and leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building skills.
• Proven success in developing new clients and maintaining strong client relationships.

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 600 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.