Architect

Career Stage: Project Technical Leader Experience: 8+ Years of Architectural Production Schedule: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Designer / Director of Architecture Location: 100% Office | Houston, Texas Scope Qualified candidates will serve as a project-level technical leader within the in-house architecture team, overseeing architectural production for assigned retail projects and coordinating with consultants, tenants, and internal teams to deliver accurate, permitting-ready documentation while maintaining quality standards and keeping projects moving efficiently. Specific Duties Specific functional responsibilities shall include (not limited to): Ensures assigned projects advance cleanly, accurately, and efficiently Translating design intent and tenant criteria into permitting-ready deliverables while leading coordination across consultants, tenants, and internal teams Lead architectural production for assigned retail projects from concept through permit issuance Translate tenant criteria, prototype standards, and design intent into permitting-ready drawing sets Develop site plans, elevations, lease exhibits, and property exhibits with minimal oversight Contribute practical design solutions that balance aesthetic quality with constructability Serve as the primary architectural interface with consultants and tenant design teams Review and coordinate drawings for compliance with internal standards and jurisdictional requirements Anticipate coordination conflicts and propose solutions proactively before escalation Manage permitting comment responses and drive resolutions to close Quality Control & Standards Enforcement Enforce architectural standards and QA/QC procedures across all assigned projects Perform detailed drawing reviews for Designer I and II team members Maintain documentation consistency across disciplines, phases, and project deliverables Provide structured feedback to the Senior Designer on standards gaps and improvement opportunities Guide Designer I and II staff in production quality, coordination practices, and professional development Support onboarding of new team members and facilitate technical training Share lessons learned across projects to reduce rework and improve delivery speed Candidate Qualifications 8+ years of architectural production experience, with demonstrated project ownership in retail, commercial, or mixed-use development Proven ability to lead consultant and tenant coordination on complex, multi-phase projects Expert-level proficiency in CAD and architectural documentation; experience producing permit-ready sets Strong working knowledge of entitlement documents, legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, and lease exhibits Experience reviewing and enforcing drawing standards; formal QA/QC experience preferred Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to team development Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural technology required Licensure is a plus In-house architecture team with portfolio-scale impact across an active retail development program Clear career progression path toward Designer III and Senior Designer Mentorship from experienced senior technical staff Collaborative, standards-driven team environment focused on quality and craft #J-18808-Ljbffr