Terracon

Senior Architect

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent applicable degree/experience for Registered Architect status
  • Minimum 8-11 years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree in Architecture preferred
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be necessary
  • Registered Architect certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects
  • Develop awareness of project-related risks to mitigate issues
  • Provide technical direction for routine and complex projects
  • Oversee the initial design or investigative approach for large projects
  • Plan and coordinate engineering work that includes complex design features
  • Review complex projects and supervise the formulation of client reports
  • Lead technical training and decision-making based on advanced technological knowledge
  • Manage marketing, sales, and business development efforts
  • Supervise junior engineers/architects and support staff as needed.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Participation in innovative project work
  • Engagement in diverse sectors including commercial and governmental
  • Supportive work environment that prioritizes safety
  • Collaborative team-oriented culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Provide architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and or leading field investigations, architectural/engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound architectural/engineering principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial and or governmental sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.
  • Senior level architectural professional provides technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
  • Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design and/or investigative approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the architectural/engineering work on a project of moderate scope.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate architectural/engineering work involving conventional architectural/engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
  • Provide review of projects requiring complex and innovative investigation techniques and supervises the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients; provides technical review of reports.
  • Lead technical training and makes informed decisions based upon state of the art technological issues.
  • Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development.
  • May supervise less experienced engineers/architects or technical support personnel on projects.
  • Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent degree (and experience) that can be applied to becoming a Registered Architect.
  • Minimum 8-11 years' experience.
  • Master's degree in Architecture preferred.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), LEED AP, or one other relevant certification.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Architect

  • About Terracon

    Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
    Learn more about Terracon
    Size
    5,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    Founded
    2023
    5 Year Trend
    +20%
    Revenue
    $800 million
    NASDAQ

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