Senior Project Architect

Seniority Level
5+ Years of Experience
Employment Type
Full-time
Skills
Revit, Design Documentation and
Technical Detailing, Familiarity with
Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp,
AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion,
Building Systems, Documentation,
and Code Protocols, Communication
and Organization

Job Summary
The Senior Project Architect at Smith Gee Studio is a highly skilled design
professional, preferably on the path to licensure, who plays a critical role in
both creative and technical project execution. This individual is responsible
for translating design direction into technical documentation, coordinating
effectively with internal and external team members, and providing
guidance to junior staff. Senior Designers with our firm are expected to
work across multiple projects and phases, contributing to the firm’s quality
standards and mentoring culture. They exemplify thoughtful leadership,
collaboration, and accountability throughout project delivery and internal
firm development.
Key Responsibilities
Project Organization
• Lead design and documentation phases across multiple projects.
• Translate client goals into compelling design concepts and detailed
documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with internal team members and consultants to
ensure technical and aesthetic cohesion, i.e. Design Excellence.
• Establish tasks for junior team members through coordination with
project leadership.
Project Delivery & Coordination
• Assist Project Managers in proposal development, project tracking,
and progress reporting.
• Support setup and review of QA/QC processes to ensure design and
technical integrity.

Seniority Level
5+ Years of Experience
Employment Type
Full-time
Skills
Revit, Design Documentation and
Technical Detailing, Familiarity with
Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp,
AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion,
Building Systems, Documentation,
and Code Protocols, Communication
and Organization

SMITH GEE STUDIO smithgeestudio.com
• Lead internal and external presentations, collaborating directly with
clients, consultants, and partners as required.
• Leads consultant coordination through communication, clash
detection, and redline markups.
• Create redlines efficiently with an emphasis on reducing repeated
errors.
Team Leadership & Development
• Act as a resource and coach for emerging professionals within the
team.
• Look for opportunities to teach younger team members and provide
mentorship as needed.
• Help advance the team’s design skill set and technical acumen through
real-time training and feedback.
• Contribute to a culture of growth, clarity, and mutual support.
Quality Management
• Review and refine work of junior designers, ensuring alignment with
building codes, zoning regulations, and firm standards.
• Ensure QM Checklist is completed at each phase of the project.
• Coordinate with QM team on schedules for all project related reviews.
Construction Administration
• Manage CA activities including site observations, pay application
reviews, RFIs, and submittal workflows.
• Maintain documentation logs and project clarity across all stakeholders
during construction.

Qualifications

• Education: Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB-
accredited program.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience producing design
and technical documentation across varied project types.
• Skills
• Proficiency in Revit; strong design documentation and technical
detailing,
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite;
• SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion preferred.
• Familiarity with building systems, codes, and documentation
protocols.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attributes: Self-directed, collaborative, quality-driven, with strong
communication and mentoring instincts.
• Professional Growth: Active pursuit of licensure and involvement in AIA
or similar professional organizations is encouraged.