Passero Associates' Rochester, NY office is seeking a talented
Senior Architect to join our collaborative, growing team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of aviation, institutional, commercial, municipal, and multi-family residential projects. Our work tackles challenging design problems and delivers innovative solutions that enhance communities and critical infrastructure.
This position is ideal for a motivated architect who combines strong technical expertise with client-focused leadership and an interest in business development and practice growth.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and coordinate all phases of architectural projects, from concept through construction
- Drive project development, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and consultant coordination
- Lead and participate in client, stakeholder, and agency meetings, particularly for aviation and public-sector projects
- Prepare and guide conceptual, schematic, and design development solutions, including renovations and restoration efforts
- Support and oversee design and production teams, including mentoring junior staff and intern architects
- Perform construction administration services, including shop drawing review, RFIs, site visits, and punch lists
- Execute final preparation and quality control of all design documents (drawings, reports, and specifications)
- Apply deep knowledge of building codes, aviation regulations, and restoration standards to ensure compliance
- Contribute to business development efforts, such as proposal development, qualifications packages, interviews, and client relationship building
- Collaborate with leadership to identify new opportunities within aviation and municipal markets
Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture (Master's preferred)
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience with an A/E consulting or construction-related firm
- Licensed Architect (RA)
- Demonstrated experience leading the planning, design, and delivery of municipal architectural projects through all project phases. Experience with aviation and other government-sector projects is preferred.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Extensive knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and construction administration practices
- Excellent communication skills, including technical writing, public speaking, and client presentations
- Interest and experience in mentoring and developing junior staff
- High attention to detail with experience in quality control and assurance oversight
- Collaborative team player who positively contributes to office culture and firm growth
- Interest in business development, client engagement, and long-term relationship building
Recognized nationally by the Zweig Group as one of the "Best Firms to Work For," Passero Associates is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing planning, engineering, architectural design, structural, surveying, sustainability, program management, design-build, construction administration and inspection services throughout six offices in the northeastern, midwestern, and southeastern United States.
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