Architecture / architect

Job Description Senior Staff ArchitectAbout the Opportunity We are seeking a talented Senior Staff Architect to lead the technical execution of complex architectural projects while supporting the growth and development of junior team members. This role is well suited for a versatile architect who brings together strong design capabilities, technical expertise, project leadership, and effective client communication. You will play a key role in transforming design concepts into coordinated, constructible solutions while collaborating with consultants, guiding project teams, and helping drive successful project outcomes.

Lead the technical development and delivery of architectural projects through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

Translate design concepts into coordinated, high-quality construction documents that maintain the project's design vision and technical integrity.

Apply expertise in building systems, envelope detailing, interior detailing, codes, and construction practices to develop effective and buildable solutions.

Identify and resolve technical, design, and project challenges while balancing project priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.

Support project planning efforts, staffing coordination, and resource management to ensure efficient project delivery.

Utilize Revit and related documentation tools to support design development and document production.

Provide leadership and guidance to architects and designers by assigning responsibilities, setting expectations, and supporting day-to-day project activities.

Mentor junior staff through technical review, coaching, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving.

Share technical knowledge and best practices to elevate overall team performance and project quality.

Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and internal project teams to maintain project schedules, deliverables, and overall project goals.

Serve as a key point of contact throughout project execution, helping facilitate decision-making and collaboration.

Review project documentation for technical accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Participate in construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors.

Help ensure that design intent is carried through construction and project completion.

Provide technical support during construction and field coordination efforts when required.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.

• Proven experience leading project teams through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Strong background in multifamily, mixed-use, urban infill, commercial, or large-scale base building projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit for design development, documentation, and project coordination.
• Experience using Bluebeam and similar project documentation platforms.
• Demonstrated success coordinating consultants and managing multidisciplinary project documentation.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, permitting processes, and industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining exceptional technical quality.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project coordination abilities.
• Experience with urban base-building, multifamily residential, and commercial developments.

background working on complex mixed-use, multifamily, commercial, urban, or institutional projects.

Interest in contributing to notable and award-winning architectural projects.

Strong design instincts supported by in-depth technical knowledge of building systems and detailing.

Experience serving in a client-facing capacity and developing long-term professional relationships.

Passion for helping shape impactful projects that contribute to the future of urban communities.

Work Environment Join a firm of approximately 45 professionals that combines the close-knit culture of a smaller practice with the opportunity to work on significant and highly visible projects. Team members collaborate across a variety of project types rather than working in isolated studios, creating broad exposure to colleagues, clients, and project experiences throughout the organization.

The culture is collaborative, supportive, and design-driven, with direct access to firm leadership and meaningful participation in all phases of project delivery. This is a Permanent position based out of Washington, DC.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

A collaborative, design-focused environmentGrowth opportunities that leverage individual capabilities and the firm’s needsPaid vacation, sick and holiday leave; medical, dental, vision and other flexible benefits

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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