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 degree suitable for Registered Architect qualification.
  • 8-11 years of relevant work experience in architectural/engineering fields.
  • Master's degree in Architecture preferred for advanced responsibilities.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status is necessary.
  • Registered Architect certification is mandatory.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Preferred certifications include Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), or LEED AP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure team adherence to safety protocols.
  • Promote ongoing quality improvement throughout all projects.
  • Develop an understanding of project risks and implement protective measures.
  • Provide technical direction for production of both routine and complex architectural projects.
  • Conceptualize initial designs and investigative approaches for major project phases.
  • Plan and coordinate architectural/engineering work on projects with potential conflicts.
  • Supervise innovative investigation techniques and provide technical reports to clients.
  • Lead technical training on advanced technological topics.
  • Drive business development and marketing initiatives for project acquisition.
  • May oversee junior engineers/architects and technical personnel.
  • Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer for compliance verification.

Benefits

  • Access to project diversity across commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial, and government sectors.
  • Involvement in sustainable building practices and facility condition assessments.
  • Collaborative work environment with licensed architects and engineers.
  • Opportunities for leadership in safety, quality monitoring, and training.
  • Career advancement through exposure to complex architectural challenges and project management.
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 the Team

    From general practitioners to specialists, our national Facilities professionals know facility systems from curb to rooftop. As a member of our team, you'll join licensed architects and engineers delivering services for new construction and existing facilities including building enclosure consulting and testing, facility asset management, due diligence, ADA and accessibility consulting, facility condition assessments, and more. Be it one parking lot or a 100-building portfolio, we create sustainable options for our clients' buildings, assess and extend service life where applicable, increase performance, and help them maximize the value of their capital expenditures.
  • 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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