Architect

Position Overview

The Licensed Architect plays a critical role in leading design, technical execution, and coordination within Design-Build project teams. This position carries professional responsibility for architectural decisions, code compliance, and technical quality while collaborating closely with architects, engineering, consultants, estimating, and construction partners.

In a Design-Build environment, the Architect is expected to exercise sound professional judgment, balancing design excellence with cost, schedule, constructability, and risk. The role emphasizes accountability, leadership, and collaboration while supporting owner-focused solutions and successful project delivery.

Experience Level: 1–10 years post-licensure experience

Education: Professional Architectural Degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)

Licensure: Licensed Architect (required)

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership & Professional Responsibility

• Serve as a licensed architectural professional responsible for code compliance, life safety, and technical integrity of design solutions.
• Lead architectural design development from concept through construction documentation.
• Maintain design intent while responding to cost, constructability, phasing, and schedule constraints.
• Apply professional judgment to resolve complex design and technical challenges.
• Support Principal Architects or function as Architect-of-Record on assigned projects, as appropriate.

Design-Build Integration & Decision-Making

• Actively participate in Design-Build project meetings with owners, estimators, construction managers, and trade partners.
• Collaborate with construction teams to support real-time decision-making related to cost, schedule, and means and methods.
• Lead or support value analysis and alternative evaluations while maintaining design quality.
• Anticipate risks related to design, coordination, and construction and proactively address them.

Documentation & Quality Control

• Produce and oversee high-quality architectural documentation using Revit in accordance with firm standards.
• Coordinate architectural documents with consultants (structural, MEP, civil, specialty consultants).
• Perform thorough quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, coordination, and constructability.
• Support schematic design, design development, permit, and construction documentation milestones utilizing the PSI Design-Build Checkpoints Guidebook
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, value analysis, and construction-phase design clarifications and scope modifications.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Architectural Designers and Interior Designers.
• Support delegation, task planning, and workload management within the design team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth across disciplines.
• Contribute to onboarding and development of new Design-Build staff.

Professional Development

• Maintain licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Stay current with building codes, industry standards, and Design-Build best practices.
• Expand leadership, technical, and project delivery skills.
• Seek and incorporate feedback to improve individual and team performance.

Expected Level of Autonomy & Accountability

• Exercises independent professional judgment on architectural and technical decisions.
• Accountable for the quality, compliance, and constructability of assigned work.
• Recognizes when issues require escalation or collaboration with senior leadership.
• Serves as a trusted architectural leader within the Design-Build team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Professional Skills

• Licensed Architect with 1–10 years of post-licensure experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in architectural detailing, building assemblies, and construction documentation.

Design & Leadership Skills

• Ability to lead design development and guide teams through complex decisions.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to balance design intent with budget, schedule, and constructability considerations.

Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and with construction partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and leadership presence.

Performance Expectations

• Delivers accurate, coordinated, and code-compliant architectural documents.
• Proactively identifies and resolves design and coordination issues.
• Communicates clearly and consistently with owners, consultants, and construction partners.
• Demonstrates ownership, reliability, and leadership within project teams.
• Upholds firm standards, Design-Build values, and ethical responsibilities of licensure.

Career Path & Advancement

Depending on experience and demonstrated performance, Licensed Architects may progress toward:

• Senior Architect roles
• Architect-of-Record responsibility on complex projects
• Expanded leadership in project delivery and team development