Senior Project Architect

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NBBJ Columbus is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join it's highly collaborative team. NBBJ is looking for a project architect with demonstrated experience working on Healthcare, Higher Education or Commercial projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Senior Project Architect performs architectural design and delivery for a wide variety of projects involving the construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.

In your new role, you will:

• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence
• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate
• May participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and client interviews

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the architectural field with successful experience in the documentation and delivery of a variety of projects 
• Fluency in Revit
• Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture degree
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States. 

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

• NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
• Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
• We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
• In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
• We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
• Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.