Senior Project Architect

Senior Project Architect / Designer

We believe every project can make life better. Strong relationships inspire great work. We must push boundaries and explore new ideas. Model the outcomes we aspire to create. Only together can we give it our all.

At Vocon, we are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we are united by a core passion: creating designs that tell a story. We are an interdisciplinary team of thinkers, makers, doers and, most importantly, people. Our interdisciplinary team may have diverse backgrounds, but we speak with one voice. We share a passion for the power of design, and a commitment to collaboration at every stage of the creative process.

The Ideal Candidate is!

Passionate, seasoned registered architect or designer who thrives on navigating complex projects. Whether you're guiding project vision, solving intricate design challenges, championing sustainability or solving technical challenges with a great team, this role places you at the forefront of design and technical excellence. Your designs and project execution will also reflect your commitment to integrity and forward-thinking solutions.

Overview

As a Senior Project Architect / Designer, you will be the design and/or technical lead on complex, medium to large-scale architectural projects. As a core project team, you will own the technical execution of assigned projects from inception through completion. You will deeply understand the entire design process, from schematic design to construction administration, and require advanced judgment in evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the design and technical execution of complex, medium and large-scale projects.
• Partner with design and management leadership to execute projects, coordinate resources, and integrate strategic inputs from concept to completion.
• Leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope, including workplan development, design oversight, regulatory compliance, and documentation production.
• Supervise and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Provide expert guidance on technical design solutions, leading investigations, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Responsible for alignment between construction documentation and design intent while managing project schedules and budgets effectively.
• Conduct code analyses and serve as a primary liaison with regulatory jurisdictions.
• Lead client interactions by proactively managing expectations and ensuring project goals are met.
• Lead communication and coordination between project teams, subcontractors, and various disciplines.
• Conduct comprehensive on-site evaluations, preparing architects' field reports to assess construction progress.
• Manage and oversee document coordination and design detailing to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinates between project teams and leads technical team assignments to complete interior design and/or architectural projects.
• Creates project designs and plans for all phases of projects and coordinates building design consultants while monitoring drawings.
• Coordinates all trades and agencies related to building design while monitoring drawings.
• Responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments.
• Plans and develops interior design and/or architectural projects that significantly impact major company programs.
• Responsible for document coordination and design detailing.
• Performs submittal reviews during construction, maintains RFI, and submittal logs.
• Exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
• Lead advanced problem-solving efforts, addressing complex technical and design challenges while directing the team.
• Use advanced and innovative techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices.
• Develop comprehensive solutions tailored to complex client needs, initiating strategic project planning and supporting design presentations.

Capabilities

• Deep knowledge of technical execution, knowledge of the entire design process, and competence in all conventional architecture aspects (with optional interior design experience).
• Strong ability to focus on a single client with various project types and multiple concurrent projects in different stages of development.
• Proven record of communicating design ideas and directions quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organization, communication, and business writing skills.
• Proven experience with judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Advanced experience in all phases of architecture and engineering, including substantial and varied experience in project planning.
• Advanced experience in all project phases, from strategic planning and programming through construction and post occupancy phases.
• Advanced experience in construction document preparation and field operations.
• Advanced knowledge of building materials, building codes, specifications, construction techniques, interior detailing and millwork design.
• Advanced experience with building codes, ADA requirements, zoning and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering disciplines is required to coordinate work.
• Strong commitment to our Vocon Values: Leadership, Passion, Teams, Excellence, and Relationships.
• Advanced experience in REVIT, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Licensure as a registered architect/additional certifications are a plus.
• Design professional with ten-plus years of experience in commercial architecture (with optional experience in design).