Senior Architect - Education

Lionakis

$117K — $154K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years architectural project experience
  • Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California preferred)
  • Proficient in BIM/Revit, MS Office, and Bluebeam
  • Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a significant plus)

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across all project phases
  • Lead complex projects while managing schedules, budgets, and scope changes
  • Resolve design, technical, and regulatory challenges collaboratively
  • Ensure design excellence and quality control through thorough reviews
  • Mentor staff through delegation and coaching
  • Collaborate with leadership on staffing and strategic initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative, design-forward culture
  • Opportunity to impact real communities
  • Hybrid work flexibility with every-other-Friday off
  • Comprehensive benefits package including bonus plan and 401(k) match
  • Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Full Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Education team in our Sacramento office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education.

An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff and studio and firm management as well as external contacts. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Senior Architect, you will...
  • Provide technical leadership across all project phases, including design development, documentation, code and agency coordination, consultant collaboration, and construction administration.
  • Lead complex projects by guiding teams, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and scope changes to ensure successful delivery.
  • Resolve sophisticated design, technical, and regulatory challenges in collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and firm leadership.
  • Ensure design excellence, quality control, and risk management through thorough document reviews and adherence to firm standards.
  • Mentor and develop staff through effective delegation, coaching, and support of professional growth.
  • Partner with market and studio leadership on staffing, proposals, and strategic initiatives while contributing to firm-wide collaboration.


The Must-Haves
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years architectural project experience
  • Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California preferred)
  • Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam
  • Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

The Like-to-Haves
  • LEED accreditation
  • Prior experience with Sketch-Up, Rhino, or other 3D programs

Salary Range: $117,700-$154,000 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.

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