Senior Architect

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Hargrove is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the planning, design, and execution of facility projects across a diverse portfolio of industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, industrial manufacturing, petrochemical, and process facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects ranging from manufacturing expansions and process facilities to laboratories, cleanrooms, operations buildings, maintenance facilities, and large-scale capital projects. As a licensed architect, you'll provide technical leadership, oversee project execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver practical, innovative, and client-focused solutions.

We're seeking a Registered Architect who thrives in complex technical environments and enjoys balancing architectural excellence with constructability, operational efficiency, safety, and project execution.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leading a team of architects and designers to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables as well as managing individual and team performance.

• Serve as the architectural discipline lead on major capital projects and complex facility designs.

• Review and approval of all architectural deliverables.

• Validation of professional services and preliminary estimate of construction costs at the onset of projects and tracking changes as the project progresses.

• Producing professional service estimates in accordance with the department standards for project deliverables, project studies and estimates, change notices and for the development of new work through proposal efforts.

• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving tasks at hand.

• Establishing the design criteria, incorporating client requirements, estimate and/or scope basis and design basis meeting applicable state, local and federal standards and codes.

• Working knowledge of scope and deliverables. Initiating timely change notices when deviation is made from your scope, affecting schedule, deliverables or cost of the work.

• Planning and organizing the work of your team. Communicating the plan to your team, the project leadership team and the client.

• Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing project tools which are in place for project control.

• Delegating work to architects and designers in proportion to their technical skills and experience, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality.

• Present project design to Leaders for review and makes recommendations to meet their needs.

• Performs or participates in final inspection of improvement projects and makes recommendation regarding acceptance of construction work

• Reviews building plans and site designs for aesthetics, environmental acceptability, compliance with codes and standards and accessibility requirements.

• Prepares reports and correspondence.

• Researches, plans, designs and supervises construction of building projects for clients, according to their needs and financial resources, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.

• Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.

• Participating in the planning of training programs, continuous education opportunities and professional development of staff.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited university is required.

Registration: Registration as an Architect with the NCARB required. Applicable jurisdictional license(s) may be required.

Experience: This position requires 10 or more years of Architectural experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Registered Architect and NCARB Certification required.

• Experience leading architectural design and execution efforts for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, laboratory, life sciences, chemical processing, or similar technical facilities.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and design quality management.

• Thorough knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, and architectural best practices.

• Strong understanding of facility planning, building systems integration, and industrial facility design.

• Experience preparing conceptual studies, design packages, and construction documents.

• Ability to develop preliminary construction cost estimates and evaluate design alternatives.

• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based design workflows.

• Experience coordinating architectural deliverables with multiple engineering disciplines.

• Strong client-facing, presentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Excellent virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships. Acknowledged leadership in and proponent of interoffice execution.

• Leadership in the Community of Practice.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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