Description

Senior Architect - Shell and Core
Position Description

As a Senior Project Architect, you will lead the design and technical delivery of complex, high performance environments for leading commercial clients, including mission critical facilities. Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, you will guide projects from early concept through construction documentation, ensuring alignment between design intent, performance requirements, and project goals.

You will translate client operational needs and technical requirements into clear, coordinated architectural solutions, leading the development of presentations, design documentation, and digital models. This role includes overseeing multidisciplinary coordination, maintaining quality and consistency across project deliverables, and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, a systems thinking approach, and the ability to manage complexity while delivering high performing environments that support the pace and innovation of technology driven organizations.
Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 to $135,000 annually.
Required Qualifications**

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• Current architectural license/registration
• 10+ years of progressive professional architectural experience
• Advanced knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes required
• Revit proficiency required
• Communicates clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing
• Works effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Completes tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail
• Consistently meets deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined
• Works with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others
• Ability to travel as needed
• Effectively works on platforms, including programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office suite
• Core and shell design experience required

Preferred Qualifications**

• LEED certification and/or passion for sustainability preferred

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Position Responsibilities***

• Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Lead project teams, reviewing work to maintain standards and provide guidance
• Contribute to studio leadership and support team processes, helping other team members grow in technical and career skills
• Operate independently with sound judgment while escalating issues as appropriate
• Independently prepare and coordinate architectural drawings and BIM models across multiple project phases
• Lead the development of schematic design and design development concepts in collaboration with project leadership
• Review work for compliance with project requirements, building codes, and quality standards
• Coordinate architectural scope with engineering consultants and other disciplines
• Prepare and review construction documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Perform code analysis and support permitting and regulatory review processes
• Develop and refine construction cost estimates in collaboration with project teams
• Lead construction administration activities on small to medium projects, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and change orders
• Conduct site observations, prepare field reports, and support resolution of construction issues
• Review and mentor junior team members by providing clear direction and constructive feedback
• Maintain and develop internal and external client relationships
• Seal and sign permit documents (as appropriate)
• May have supervisory responsibilities, including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Other duties as assigned

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.